Jan 4, 2010

A Christmas Carol | Topics for Further Study

Write a synopsis for an updated version of A Christmas Carol, using people who are in the news or who are famous in your community.
Try to find out about music that would have been popular at the time of the novel. In particular, try to get a copy of "Sir Roger de Coverley," which Fezziwig dances to. Pick a popular song that you think is like the old music, and explain the relationship between the two songs.
Research the significance of Christmas to charitable organizations, explaining how much their income from donations increases during December and...