The Enduring Spirit of Dickens at Christmas
Every Christmas, readers return to the warmth of Charles Dickens’s timeless tales — stories filled with compassion, redemption, and hope. More than festive nostalgia, Dickens’s Christmas works remind us why kindness, generosity, and reflection matter in a world that often forgets them.
With the Workman Family Classics editions, these treasured tales are lovingly restored and beautifully presented for today’s readers — formatted into 24 passages to be read one day at a time throughout the Advent season.
Why Dickens Still Matters
When Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843, he wasn’t telling a ghost story. He was inviting his readers to have empathy — to remember the poor, the lonely, and the forgotten during a time when poverty was a crime.
Nearly two centuries later, that invitation remains as urgent as ever. His Christmas stories explore themes we still wrestle with:
- Redemption: The possibility of becoming better, no matter our past.
- Generosity: True joy is found in giving.
- Connection: We are all part of one great human family.
Reading Dickens during the holidays becomes a spiritual exercise in seeing light amid darkness.
The Workman Family Classics Editions
Our Workman Family Classics imprint brings Dickens’s holiday works to life with elegant formatting, timeless typography, and beautiful, readable layouts — perfect for family read-alouds or quiet reflection by the fire.
Each Dickens Advent Reader includes 24 daily readings designed to carry you from December 1st through Christmas Eve — a gentle journey through Victorian London’s carolers, candlelight, and Christmas ghosts.
These editions make ideal heirloom-quality gifts for families who want to bring classic literature back into their Christmas traditions.
“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
— Ebenezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Share the Christmas Classic with your family this year. Experience one of the greatest Christmas stories of all time, A Christmas Carol, in a way that is easy and enjoyable for families to read together! Give the gift of memories. This edition is perfect for families to read together and it has been specially formatted into 24 readings suitable for reading during December. Give a family tradition this Christmas with A Christmas Carol.
The Life of Our Lord
Written by Charles Dickens for his Children
The last published book of Charles Dickens, read to his children for Christmas every year, has been divided into twenty-four readings for you to read from December 1 to 24. Experience the master storyteller’s magic all over again this Christmas season.
Dickens Advent Reader
The best stories are the ones you can’t get enough of. Dickens Advent Reader is a beautiful way to experience the joys and wonders of Christmas with your family.
Experience the magic of Dickens this Christmas. 24 readings from two classics that are perfect for family reading! Order today and get them in time for Christmas.
Read two of the greatest Christmas stories ever told with your family. This duology includes twenty-four readings from each of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and The Life of Our Lord.
Dickens’ tale that defined Christmas and his last published book, read to his children for Christmas every year, have each been divided into twenty-four readings for you to read from December 1 to 24.
Experience the master storyteller’s magic all over again this Christmas season with this fantastic deal!
24 Days of Reflection: A New Christmas Tradition
Imagine opening your book each evening in December to share a few pages of Dickens’s wit and wisdom with your loved ones.
The 24-Day Advent Reading Plan divides A Christmas Carol and The Life of Our Lord into short, meaningful segments — perfect for nightly reading, classroom use, or quiet personal devotion.
Each passage invites reflection:
- What does this moment teach about compassion?
- How does generosity change the giver as much as the receiver?
- What does it mean to “keep Christmas” today?
The Dickens Advent Reader transforms reading into ritual — a gentle slowing-down, a candlelit return to gratitude.
How to Gift a Classic
Few gifts endure like a beautiful book. A hardcover edition of A Christmas Carol or the The Life of Our Lord becomes more than a story — it becomes a shared memory passed from one Christmas to the next.
Ideas to make your gift extra special:
- Pair it with a bookmark and a handwritten note about what Dickens means to you.
- Wrap it with a candle or tin of tea for a cozy reading bundle.
- Present it as a family gift to encourage nightly read-aloud time.
More from Workman Family Classics
The Workman Family Classics imprint celebrates timeless works that uplift, inspire, and invite reflection — books designed for readers who believe literature can still change hearts.
Each edition is curated with care, ensuring:
- Clean, readable formatting
- Thoughtful introductions
- Gentle faith and moral themes suitable for families
- Quality design made to last for generations
🙋♀️ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Dickens Advent Reader?
A: A beautifully curated 24-day omnibus of A Christmas Carol and The Life of Our Lord designed for daily reading throughout December.
Q: Is this edition unabridged?
A: Yes. The Workman Family Classics editions use the complete, original text, thoughtfully formatted and annotated for modern readers.
Q: Can I use it with children or in a classroom?
A: Absolutely. Each day’s reading is brief, family-friendly, and perfect for discussion or journaling. The Life of Our Lord is frequently chosen by church groups for a book club study.
Q: Who publishes these editions?
A: The Workman Family Classics imprint, published by pd workman.
Q: Are there other classics in the series?
A: Yes — other Workman Family Classics titles include a variety of timeless inspirational literature.
