A Christmas Carol

NRUnited States rating197125mAnimation, Drama, Fantasy
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A lonely and grumpy man named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by several spirits on Christmas Eve. These spirits show him his past, his present life, and his possible future to help him change his ways. It is a classic tale about learning to be kinder to others during the holiday season.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The animation style and period setting create a slow and atmospheric experience with plenty of room to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe appearance of the ghost of Jacob Marley.
  • Approx.ScaryThe appearance of the ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think Scrooge was so lonely at the beginning of the story?
  2. 2How did the different spirits help Scrooge see his life differently?
  3. 3What are some ways we can show kindness to others during the holidays?

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