A Christmas Carol
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this classic tale.
Scrooge is threatened by the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come can be frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.
The story affirms Christian Christmas traditions.
Scrooge is portrayed negatively initially, but redeems himself.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceScrooge's transformation shows courage to change his life.
The story centers on the spirit of Christmas and generosity.
Scrooge learns to show love and kindness to others.
Scrooge experiences repentance and receives grace.
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