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A Dickens of a Christmas in Kent County (travel article)

Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in response to the ever-widening social disparities of 1843 England. Observing that the spirit of the season had a way of bringing people together and fostering an altruistic attitude, it was Dickens’ appeal that everyone practice acceptance, generosity and good cheer not only during the holidays but every day. Like the reformed Ebenezer Scrooge in the final act, we should vow to honor the spirit of Christmas in our hearts and keep the cheer and generosity of the season with us all year long. This resolution will be easy to adopt if you set the tone in Kent County , where its Victorian-style architecture, Royal-Colonial history and mirthful locals make the perfect backdrop to your own Christmas carol story. From Thanksgiving weekend until the calendar flips into the new year, festive celebrations throughout the county offer opportunities to honor traditions from the past, embrace whims of the present and rejoice in future prospects. Tuning U