Well, both can have a sense of hope and transformation. In romance novels, characters often transform through love. In Dickens' Christmas books, characters like Scrooge transform due to the spirit of Christmas. Also, the settings in Dickens' Christmas books, which are often warm and inviting during the Christmas season, can be similar to the settings in some romance novels that create an atmosphere conducive to love and connection. Additionally, the idea of a journey - in romance novels it might be a journey to find love, and in Dickens' Christmas books it could be a journey towards a more benevolent self.