A Christmas Carol

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Stave 2: The First of the Three Spirits

In stave two, Scrooge is confronted by the Ghost of Christmas Past and witnesses five key scenes. Scrooge learns that the partakers of the scenes are unable to see or hear him. Scrooge may observe only, despite his unprecedented urge to participate.

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