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Today we are going to read Mickey's Christmas Carol. It was Christmas Eve, but old Ebenezer
Scrooge didn't care that it was the best holiday of the year! Poor Bob Crachit, who worked
for Scrooge, had to ask if he could have Christmas Day off. It took all of Crachit's courage
to face his mean boss. "Christmas!" he said. "Bah humbug!" But he gave his permission.
Poor Crachit hurried home to his family before Scrooge could change his mind. Just then,
Scrooge's nephew Fred, stopped by. "Come join us for our Christmas dinner, Uncle." He offered.
The old man just scowled "Christmas! Bah humbug!" was his only reply, as he shooed Fred out
the door. After counting his money, Scrooge left for home. After a bit of dinner, Scrooge
began to doze off. Suddenly, he sat up with a start. CLINK-CLANK-CLINK! The ghost of Jacob
Marley, Scrooge's dead business partner, was walking toward him in chains, moaning and
groaning. "I was selfish." said the ghost. "I carry these chains through eternity. So
will you, Scrooge." "No!" Scrooge cried. "I must be dreaming. It can't be. Help me Jacob!
Tell me what I must do!"