Dickensian Christmas

Step into the pages of A Christmas Carol with this Dickensian Christmas resource pack, perfect for KS2 and KS3 History or English.
This beautifully designed collection helps students explore how Charles Dickens and his stories transformed the way Victorians - and we today celebrate Christmas.

Featuring detailed historical-style illustrations and engaging written activities, the pack encourages empathy, analysis, and creative reflection on Victorian society through a Dickensian lens.

Each page includes:

• A concise historical description inspired by Dickens’ world
• Three thought-provoking historical questions linked to the image
• A challenge question promoting critical and reflective thinking
• Beautifully drawn black-and-white scenes for mindfulness colouring or visual analysis

Scenes explore:

• Working-class poverty and family togetherness
• Charity, hope, and the spirit of giving
• Middle- and upper-class celebrations and traditions
• Victorian Christmas feasts, trees, and gifts
• The contrast between wealth and hardship

Perfect for:

• Christmas literacy or history lessons
• Exploring Dickens’ influence and context
• Creative cross-curricular activities
• Visual and written source interpretation

Format: PowerPoint and PDF.
Ideal for: KS2 and KS3 History, English Literature, or form-time enrichment