Dickens's descriptions of snowy Christmas scenes may be rooted in the transition from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, affecting holiday perceptions.
Historically, white Christmases were more common in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries before the calendar change in 1752.
Peter Ackroyd notes Dickens almost single-handedly shaped our modern Christmas image, with his early life coinciding with frequent white Christmases.
Today, the Met Office considers a white Christmas as just one observed snowflake on the day, significantly lowering traditional expectations.
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