After reflecting on both Scrooge and the Grinch as the prototypical Christmas haters, I would aver that they are actually protagonists in their respective stories, not antagonists/ villains as they are so often thought of and portrayed. Why? Firstly, they are definitely each the main character who holds their whole story together. Secondly, the protagonistContinue reading “Scrooge, the Grinch, and People Who Have a Hard Time with Christmas”
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Why did the Grinch Steal Christmas?
Why I Love the Grinch As the snow fell softly outside in a pre-Christmas covering, my family would curl up on the couch and living room floor to watch endless children’s Christmas specials. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was always a favorite. Dr. Seuss has a way with rhythm and rhyming that resonated with meContinue reading “Why did the Grinch Steal Christmas?”
A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
Perhaps one of the most well-known Christmas classics is A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. The writing is phenomenal in its prose, but what is arguably most compelling about the tale are the characters and story arc Dickens creates. What makes this piece so famous and why does it connect with people so well, leavingContinue reading “A Christmas Carol in Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas”
Christmas Classics
Christmas is a great time of year to start talking about books! I am excited to talk about some of my personal Christmas classics with you. Here’s a little sneak peek about what this will include in the month of December: Each week I will post one blog about a Christmas classic, givingContinue reading “Christmas Classics”
Classic Reads 