Scrooge's partner ,Jacob Marley, died on Christmas Eve. There is also the fact that Scrooge himself hates to see other people happy.
By not celebrating Christmas, Scrooge misses out on joy, connection with others, and the opportunity for personal reflection and growth. Celebrating Christmas often brings people together in a spirit of kindness and generosity, fostering relationships and building community.
In Stave 3 of "A Christmas Carol," the Spirit of Christmas Present takes Scrooge on a journey around London to witness how people are celebrating Christmas. Scrooge starts to feel a sense of joy and compassion as he sees the happiness of others and begins to understand the true spirit of the holiday season.
People celebrating Christmas and giving thanks for what little they have
He fears him the most
Prisons and Union workhouses were suggested as alternatives to charity for people in need.
He does. The Ghost of Christmas Present is showing him the visions of what Christmas now and across the 12 days of Christmas looks like. This is what Scrooge is missing in his life as the ghost states on their first meeting in the room. "Come in man and know me well" followed by "You do not recognise me do you or any of my brothers". Meaning that Scrooge did not see or live Christmas.
fear and shame
They were playing charades
Scrooge feels fear and then discomfort as he sees his past. The Ghost of Christmas Past takes Scrooge to; His old School The streets of London at Christmas To Fezziwigs warehouse To Belles home
He plays Scrooge, young scrooge, middle age scrooge, older scrooge, christmas past ghost, christmas present ghost, and christmas future ghost.
Celebrating Christmas was created in 2005.
Ebenezer Scrooge is initially opposed to Christmas and the idea of celebrating it with a beau or loved one. Over the course of "A Christmas Carol," he undergoes a transformation and comes to embrace the holiday spirit, eventually welcoming the idea of having a Christmas beau as a way to connect with others and experience joy and generosity.