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Reviving a Christmas Tradition: Dickens' Lessons in NYC

12/10/2025

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Benedict Nightingale, a London theater critic, attempted to start a Christmas Eve tradition reading "A Christmas Carol" to his children.
The tradition lasted only a couple of years.
His son Christopher enjoyed it.
The Old Vic production of "A Christmas Carol" is directed by Matthew Warchus.
It runs near Wall Street and features Christopher's Tony Award–winning score, emphasizing Dickens's message against greed and promoting selflessness.

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Story summary

Benedict Nightingale, a London theater critic, attempted to start a Christmas Eve tradition reading "A Christmas Carol" to his children.
The tradition lasted only a couple of years.
His son Christopher enjoyed it.
The Old Vic production of "A Christmas Carol" is directed by Matthew Warchus.
It runs near Wall Street and features Christopher's Tony Award–winning score, emphasizing Dickens's message against greed and promoting selflessness.