It doesn’t matter who we are, we all need to hear good news. The problem is that most of the networks tend to focus on the negative, often leaving us feeling let down.
That doesn’t mean that there aren’t good news stories out there. You just need to know where to look and you don’t have to look any further than right here.
These stories are not only going to make you feel good about what was done, they all involve a happy holiday, Christmas. You deserve to feel good and we have what you need right here.
1. “This man pulled 8 people out of a burning bus on Christmas Eve.”
2. “The Amazon driver who delivered my package at 6 PM on Christmas Eve.”
3. “Our star this year. Cancer came fast and aggressive. He had lymphoma. It spread fast causing him to go to liver failure. Couldn’t do surgery, liver couldn’t handle chemo.
He was only 4… He was the best boy.
It will be quieter this Christmas without him…. Dogs are family.”
4. “I was orphaned early this year. My teacher is starting the adoption process… Here’s an ornament she got for our new family! It’s two ceramic puzzle pieces that fit together to make a heart and says, ‘2022: We found our missing piece.’ I thought it was wholesome!!”
5. “In New Zealand, the police are offering free gift wrapping for Christmas this year.”
6. “Me dying of cancer over the spring vs. Me happy and healthy spending Christmas with my beautiful family.”
7. “Bought a machine for Christmas, never sewed before so I’m pleased with the outcome.”
8. “My wife and I don’t have kids yet, so we take our dog out to look at the lights. He absolutely loves it.”
9. “My 14-year-old son built this coffee table for his sister and her boyfriend as a Christmas gift.”
10. “Please look at this image of a cat seeing a Christmas tree for the first time.”
11. “7 years ago, my mental health was in a dark place after a friend kicked me out of their house. 7 years later, I’m sober, in active recovery, and have my first Christmas tree.”
12. “Merrymaking with the family. Merry Christmas from West Oakland to you and your family.”
13. “My boyfriend bought me art supplies for Christmas. I’ve never painted before! I know this needs a lot of work, but I’m so happy with my first ever painting 😍.”
14. “Adopted a family this Christmas. They couldn’t afford a $12 Matchbox car for their son. When I saw their car had bald tires and missing lugs, decided to help them out too. Included the cost of labor and repair. It means the world to us that we can help a family have a memorable and safe Christmas.”
15. “Gnomes I made as gifts for family from my late father-in-law’s shirts. The man loved Christmas and plaid, so…”
16. “My son is the real-life version of the book he got for Christmas.”
17. “My friend Joe made me a wooden Xmas tree as my gift for Xmas. My heart is so full 💙.”
18. “Every year my parents recreate the Christmas card our friends send them of their kids. Here’s this year’s!”
19. “Local supermarket giving away all its unsold Christmas veg for free to cut down on food waste.”
20. “I cooked Christmas dinner for me and my wife. After really struggling with chronic pain and depression, this felt like a huge achievement.”
21. “The wife’s Xmas present arrived early. This is Appa! We’ve been waiting and preparing for getting a dog for the last 3 years, but I surprised her by being the one to save up for getting his first 6 months taken care of financially.”
22. “My family has tree ornaments for (most of) the pets we’ve had in the past 10 years. My mom says it’s so they can still join us on the holiday.”
23. “My mam still does my old room up like this when I visit for Christmas. I’m 33 years old.”
24. “My grandparents are still using the star they bought from a gas station for their first Christmas together over 55 years ago. Love them so much.”
25. “My dog hates getting rain/wind in his eyes, so my dad got him goggles for Christmas for when they go hiking.”
26. “I made a First Christmas ornament for my daughter and son-in-law.”
27. “My daughters got their Xmas present a little early. Meet Freyja.”
28. “My cat got a Christmas card from the kids across the street.”
29. “My dog happy with his new Christmas present.”
30. “My mom loves yellow ochre and Van Gogh; I painted this and gave it to her for Christmas.”
