In Shakespeare’s age Puritans, much like Hamlet, were scandalized by bibulous customs like the wassail. “Hamlet” reminds us that our Christmas troubles and soul-searching are not altogether new.

Haunted by the spirits of Christmas past (Puck), present (Falstaff) and future (Hamlets dad), Scrooge learns to appreciate the true spirit of the holiday season as only Shakespeare can imagine.

The Mouse That Didn’t Stir The literary history of the absent little rodent on ‘the night before Christmas.’ By Matthew Mehan Dec. 22, 2022 6:08 pm ET Share ...