The Man Who Invented Christmas Timeline ( Real )

birth
February 7, 1812

Charles Dickens Born

Charles Dickens, the famous English writer and social critic, is born.

literary_event
December 19, 1843

Publishment of 'A Christmas Carol'

Charles Dickens publishes his novella 'A Christmas Carol', which popularizes many Christmas traditions.

death
June 9, 1870

Death of Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens passes away, marking the end of his influential literary career.

The Man Who Invented Christmas Timeline ( Fictional )

writing-struggle
November 1843

Charles Dickens struggles with writer's block

Charles Dickens faces difficulty and frustration trying to come up with a new story for Christmas, as his previous books have not resolved his financial woes.

inspiration
Late November 1843

Visit from the ghostly visions

Dickens envisions the characters of Scrooge, Marley, and others through fantastical and ghostly visits, sparking inspiration for his story.

writing-start
Early December 1843

Dickens decides to write 'A Christmas Carol'

Motivated by both financial pressures and the desire to reinvigorate his career, Dickens begins the work on his Christmas story.

character-development
Mid December 1843

Development of key characters

Dickens gives life to memorable characters such as Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and Bob Cratchit, refining their personalities and roles in the story.

personal-struggle
Mid to late December 1843

Dickens experiences personal and family challenges during writing

While writing, Dickens deals with family illnesses and personal struggles, influencing the emotional depth of his story.

writing-completion
December 1843

Completion of the manuscript

Dickens completes the first draft of 'A Christmas Carol' in time for Christmas publication.

publication
December 1843

Publication of 'A Christmas Carol'

The novella is published and released to the public, marking a pivotal moment in Dickens' career and Christmas literature.