It is suggested within the writing that his father blamed Ebenezer for the death of wife (Ebenezers mother) during child birth. When he was old enough his father sent him off to boarding school but failed to bring him home even at Christmas. It was by behest of his sister Fan that Ebenezer was finally allowed home to start his apprentiship
According to his sister who comes to him at the school, Scrooge's father is quite abusive. We can only imagine what relief it is for Scrooge to have the relative peace and tranquility of the school as refuge. Perhaps his father realizes what a terrible home he has made for young Scrooge and is attempting to give him a better environment.
He was abandoned at his boarding school where he was the only pupil left all others were home with family enjoying the season
he played the young scrooge and tiny Tim
George Cole played the young Ebenezer Scrooge. Who went on to star with Sim in other films notably The Saint Trinians sargas
When young, Scrooge worked for Mr. Fezziwig, a genial and generous man.
The spirit shows Scrooge the young boy Ebenezer, alone and neglected at school during the Christmas holidays, longing for some warmth and companionship. Scrooge realizes the impact of his own childhood experiences on his personality and actions in the present.
A very young Ebenezer Scrooge.
Fan brings him back home from boarding school.
He was unlocking his front door in readiness to enter his home
The lonely boy sitting reading is indeed the young Scrooge who was left in his boarding School by his father all over Christmas
Scrooge's sister was named Fan. She took care of Scrooge when they were children and was very kind to him. She later died young, leaving behind her son Fred who remained Scrooge's only living relative.
It is because the young Scrooge spent many lonely Christmases at his boarding school whilst all other students were in their homes with loving families. Because of this Scrooge grew to dislike Christmas and therefore he treated it as a normal day.