1843年12月19日初版，由約翰·李奇（John Leech）負責插畫。狄更斯最初寫這本書的動機只不過是為了解決燃眉之急的債務，未料甫出版即造成轟動，於短短一周內初版的六千冊就狂售一空。^[5]至今它已是史上最廣受喜愛的聖誕故事之一

Enjoy Christmas lights in Burton Chace Park every night of December, 4–10 p.m. Plus, there’s free entertainment on Saturday evenings. Tonight, the Wonderelles will perform upbeat holiday music in a 50s/60s style from 4 to 6 p.m. Then, enjoy a screening of A Christmas Story starting at 6 p.m. Bring your own low-back beach chairs or picnic blankets. A heating station will be provided, but please dress warmly. Free admission!

2018 Schedule

Dec 1: A Christmas Story
Dec 15: The Santa Clause
Dec 22: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Dec 29:  Frozen sing-along