Scrooge changed for the better after his ghostly encounters on Christmas Eve, becoming a generous friend and employer who cared deeply for Tiny Tim, who did not die as expected. Scrooge ignored those who laughed at his transformation and focused on the joy in his own heart from his change, brought on by the Christmas spirit. At the Cratchit family's Christmas dinner, Tiny Tim concluded their story by wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and God's blessing.

2. Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all, and
infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, he
was a second father. He became as good a friend, as
good a master, and as good a man as the good old
city knew, or any good old city, town or village in the
good old world. Some people laughed to see how
Scrooge had changed, but he let them laugh, and paid
no attention to them. His own heart laughed; and that
was quite enough for him.
As Scrooge arrived at the Cratchit's house for
Christmas dinner with his changed heart, Tiny Tim
had the last word of our story, 'A very Merry
Christmas to all, and God bless us, every one !'