The elderly, resentful Ebenezer Scrooge is well-known for his avarice and callousness. He refuses to pay for heating, even for his poor clerk Bob Cratchit, who shivers while working, and spends his days in his chilly office.

Fred, Scrooge’s happy nephew, pays him a visit on Christmas Eve and extends an invitation to Christmas dinner. Fred’s happy wishes are violently dismissed by Scrooge, who declares that Christmas is “Humbug!” When two men later go up to ask Scrooge for money to aid the impoverished, he dismisses them, claiming that workhouses are the proper place for the impoverished.

Scrooge returns to his gloomy, desolate house that evening. He is ready to settle in when he is startled by the door knocker’s spectral image of his late business partner, Jacob Marley.

Wearing thick shackles, Marley’s ghost fully manifests and informs Scrooge that his own spirit would suffer a terrible fate if he does not repent of his avaricious behavior. Marley informs Scrooge that three ghosts will visit him and show him the results of his decisions.

Scrooge is taken to scenes from his own history by the first spirit, the Ghost of Christmas history. Being left at school while other kids went home for Christmas makes Scrooge feel like a lonely kid.

He also goes back to his early days as an apprentice, when he worked for the generous Fezziwig, who joyfully celebrated Christmas. Lastly, Scrooge recalls Belle, his former love, who abandoned him because he was more concerned with money than with people. When Scrooge thinks back on these unpleasant experiences, he regrets them.

The Ghost of Christmas Present, the second spirit, manifests as a cheerful giant. He leads Scrooge to observe the impoverished Cratchit family and others celebrating Christmas throughout the city.

Scrooge is moved by Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit’s ailing son, who manages to be happy despite his condition. Scrooge starts to worry about the boy’s future. Ignorance and Want, two neglected offspring, are also revealed by the spirit, who warns that ignorance in particular will bring about the collapse of society.

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, the third and last spirit, is a silent, gloomy character that reveals Scrooge unsettling future scenarios. Scrooge witnesses people nonchalantly discussing the passing of a cruel and unloved guy.

When Scrooge realizes that this man is himself, he is appalled. Additionally, he sees a vision of the Cratchit family mourning Tiny Tim’s passing. Scrooge, desperate to change, vows to be good to others and to embrace the Christmas spirit.

Scrooge is overjoyed to be alive and to have another chance when he awakens on Christmas morning. He joins his nephew’s Christmas celebration right away and sends a big turkey to the Cratchits.

Scrooge transforms into a kind, kind person who helps others in need and treats Tiny Tim like his own son. Scrooge changes from a miser to a cherished and kind man, and he now celebrates Christmas throughout the year.