Ghost of Christmas Present

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The Ghost of Christmas Present is a character in what is one of the best-known works of the English novelist, Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.

The Ghost of Christmas Present was one of three spirits that haunted the miser Ebenezer Scrooge, in order to prompt him to repent. It transported him around the city, showing him scenes of festivity and also deprivation that were happening as they watched. Among those they visited were Scrooge's nephew, and the family of his clerk, Bob Cratchit.

Before leaving him, the spirit showed Scrooge the anthropomorphic spectres of Ignorance and Want, appearing as two starving children.

The Ghost of Christmas Present appeared to Scrooge as a large man with a red beard and fur-lined green robe. He carried a large torch, made to resemble a Cornucopia, and appeared accompanied by a great feast. He was given to outbursts of laughter.

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