Mr. Scrooge is a fictional character created by Charles Dickens in his 1843 novella, A Christmas Carol. He is a miserly old man who despises Christmas and all things related to it. His given name, Ebenezer, is derived from the Hebrew phrase meaning 'stone of help'. Despite his initial coldness, Mr. Scrooge eventually learns the true meaning of Christmas and transforms into a kinder, more generous person.