On this day in 1843, a Christmas tradition was born........................
Fact of the Day: A Christmas Carol On this day in 1843, a Christmas tradition was born. Tiny Tim and Bob Crachit came to life when Charles Dickens published the tale of miser Ebenezer Scrooge's Christmas epiphany A Christmas Carol. The story was partially based on Dickens' personal experience and it... Sign in to see full entry.