Ghost of Christmas Past

Ghost of Christmas Past
A Christmas Carol character
Ebenezer Scrooge extinguishes the Ghost of Christmas Past - illustration by John Leech (1843).
Created by	Charles Dickens
Alias	Spirit of Christmas Past
Gender	None[a]
Occupation	Spirit of memories
Relatives	Ghost of Christmas Present (follower) Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come (follower)

The Ghost of Christmas Past is a fictional character in Charles Dickens' 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. The Ghost is one of three spirits that appear to miser Ebenezer Scrooge to offer him a chance of redemption.

Following a visit from the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, Scrooge receives nocturnal visits from three Ghosts of Christmas, each representing a different period in Scrooge's life. The Ghost of Christmas Past is concerned with the Christmases from Scrooge's past.^[1]

Appearing to be both young and old, the spirit carries a large cap in the shape of a candle extinguisher under its arm. From the top of its head shines a bright light that illuminates Scrooge's memories.

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