Charles Dickens Reborn: Solo 'Christmas Carol' Shocks Long Island!

Meet Gerald Dickens, a descendant of the legendary author Charles Dickens, who's keeping the family legacy alive.

Gerald's connection to "A Christmas Carol" goes back 180 years when his great-great grandfather penned the holiday classic.

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His love for the story started at age 5 when his uncle read it to him on Christmas Eve.

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For 30 years, Gerald has been captivating audiences in the U.S. and Britain with his one-man show of "A Christmas Carol."

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Initially, he just read from the book until one day he forgot it, leading him to use his imagination to bring the story's 27 characters to life.

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The sold-out audience at Huntington was thrilled by his performance, proving the story's enduring charm.

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Gerald believes we all have a bit of Scrooge and Bob Cratchit in us, making the tale's lessons as relevant today as ever.

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As Tiny Tim famously said, "God bless us, everyone," reminding us of the heartwarming spirit of the season.

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