Charles Dickens in his novel A Christmas Carol introduces a Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge as the protagonist. He is an old, mean-spirited and miserly man who has nothing but disdain for Christmas. However, this mean-spirited curmudgeon is transformed as he is visited by three spirits, the spirit of Christmas Past, the spirit of Christmas Present and the spirit of Christmas Yet to Come. The first spirit time travels Mr. Scrooge back to his own younger days which had made him to be who he is presently. The second spirit shows him Christmas as it will be celebrated in the present time and the sights fills his heart with a warmth and a longing for more. The third spirit comes and shows him what will happen in future as he witnesses his own funeral. Upon awaking Mr. Scrooge is delighted to be informed that it is Christmas day. As the story comes to an end, we see a new person, joy filled, full of zest and partaking to the fullest in the spirit of the Christmas season. What did Mr. S...
..in every "brokenness" lies the opportunity for restoration..