Speakers

When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843, the season was not the joyous celebration we know today. 

This talk examines how the classic story was written and how it influenced the Victorians and later generations to embrace Christmas.

In this unique and deeply insightful talk, Celia brings together her experience as a professional genealogist, therapist, and healer to explore how the echoes of the past continue to shape our present-day thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Through a fascinating case study, she reveals how family traits, beliefs, and emotional patterns can be passed down through many generations - often unconsciously influencing how we see ourselves and those around us. By reframing these inherited stories, we can begin to understand ourselves with greater compassion and, ultimately, find a sense of healing through our ancestry.