In this very special Christmas episode, I sit down with my husband and some hot wassail to spread holiday merriment and channel the creative spirit of the man who reinvented Christmas — yes, we're talking about Charles Dickens!

Charles Dickens was a fascinating man — and a creative entrepreneur in his own right. We share some wisdom gleaned from the life and work of Dickens...as well as some truly astounding facts about Christmas itself.

So pour yourself some wassail (or spiked egg nog), snuggle up by the fire, and allow us to regale you with some festive facts and creative wisdom!

Show Notes

• Get yourself some Old Tyme Wassail from McGowan's just like Ben and I were sipping on.
• Listen to the unabridged serialization of A Christmas Carol from this week's Discovery segment.
• Get Creative Morning Magic as an e-book or paperback on Amazon. Or download on Apple, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, or Kobo.
• Check out these phenomenal resources on Charles Dickens:
  • Mental Floss: Facts About Charles Dickens
  • The Book People: Fascinating Facts About Charles Dickens
  • The Telegraph: Charles Dickens 'invented Christmas,' but how good was he at managing his own fortune?
  • Market Watch: What the Insane Circumstances Under Which Charles Dickens Wrote A Christmas Carol Reveal About Money, Debt, and Success
  • The Vintage News: Charles Dickens' Pet Raven Inspired Edgar Allen Poe's Most Famous Work
  • Christmas Past podcast: Did Charles Dickens Really Invent Christmas?