What event led Dickens to come up with the idea for 'A Christmas Carol"? A A conversation with his publisher. B A visit to a Christmas market. C Reading a book about Christmas traditions. D A long walk after giving a speech in Manchester.

The correct answer is D. A long walk after giving a speech in Manchester.<br /><br />Charles Dickens came up with the idea for 'A Christmas Carol' after a long walk in Manchester following a speech he had given. The event that inspired Dickens was a visit to the Manchester House of Refuge, a charity institution for orphans and the poor. The experience of witnessing the plight of the less fortunate during the holiday season deeply affected Dickens and led him to write the classic Christmas story.