Event Recap Christmas Community Activities

[GWarren]

It's really not that long.

 

[Jeff Westover]

It's a good holiday habit to have

 

[KimB]

Yes.

 

[Jeff Westover]

It isn't that long.

 

[Jeff Westover]

But it can be engrossing

 

[Jeff Westover]

And it is very effective storytelling

 

[MerryCarey]

Jeff, you're right. The actual book is so rich, so funny, so heartwarming. Adaptations don't quite do it justice.

 

[Jeff Westover]

One that brings the Christmas spirit

 

[Meceka]

Every time I read it I see something knew and I read it just about every year.

 

[Jeff Westover]

Right!

 

[Jeff Westover]

I don't know if we book club the reading of it

 

[MerryCarey]

I gained a lot more appreciation for it after reading "The Annotated Christmas Carol," with copious notes explaining historical, literary, and other references.

 

[Meceka]

Please forgive my major typo.

 

[Jeff Westover]

Not sure if everyone has time for that

 

[Jeff Westover]

But I'm open to anything

 

[KimB]

I always appreciate readings when I learn the customs and culture of the time.

 

[Jeff Westover]

I think if ever there was a season to try something with Dickens, now's the time

 

[MerryCarey]

Some year, a communal read-a-thon of "A Christmas Carol" might be cool. Or it might be overkill.

 

[Meceka]

Cool, @MerryCarey!

 

[Jeff Westover]

Yeah, I've had that thought too. It might be some work. But it could be some fun, Mrs. Cratchit