Charles Dickens wrote his "A Christmas Carol" in 1843, in the economic crisis of England famous as Britain's "Hungry Forties," when people feared of social breakdown. In that story scrooge Scrooge in a journey turned to a generous Scrooge.
Perhaps in today America and other Christian western countries, this conversion sounds meaningful as they more or less are experiencing same conditions. This January brings with it hardship in economic and weather situation as well. This year white Christmas has covered the face of the northern cities in the U.S. Strong storm is not good news for the rich let alone for those who have lost their jobs, salaries and are homeless.
This situation has added to previous economic hardship, although the poll says that the circumstances are better comparing last year, but still there is a 10% unemployment and the situation of the colored people in finding job is worse than the Whites. These conditions may lead to intolerance toward the weaker stratifications like the minorities and immigrants.
Scrooge before his journey thought those people unable to support themselves are better to die. It was the innocence of crippled Tiny Tim and the vision of his future that converted him. In current cold, and white Christmas, indifferent wealthy people see innocent children like Tim, but who can show them their future?
Sometimes these events and times are just spurs to help others. And it is not special to the U.S, as in Iran too we have such events and times like the beginning of the year or the time of opening the schools that people find some reasons to help those who are not rich enough to afford the extra expenses. I think this is a good common point between the nations.
Perhaps in today America and other Christian western countries, this conversion sounds meaningful as they more or less are experiencing same conditions. This January brings with it hardship in economic and weather situation as well. This year white Christmas has covered the face of the northern cities in the U.S. Strong storm is not good news for the rich let alone for those who have lost their jobs, salaries and are homeless.
This situation has added to previous economic hardship, although the poll says that the circumstances are better comparing last year, but still there is a 10% unemployment and the situation of the colored people in finding job is worse than the Whites. These conditions may lead to intolerance toward the weaker stratifications like the minorities and immigrants.
Scrooge before his journey thought those people unable to support themselves are better to die. It was the innocence of crippled Tiny Tim and the vision of his future that converted him. In current cold, and white Christmas, indifferent wealthy people see innocent children like Tim, but who can show them their future?
Sometimes these events and times are just spurs to help others. And it is not special to the U.S, as in Iran too we have such events and times like the beginning of the year or the time of opening the schools that people find some reasons to help those who are not rich enough to afford the extra expenses. I think this is a good common point between the nations.
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