Emotional Holiday Stories
12 Beyond-Touching Stories That Prove the Holiday Season Is the Most Magical Time of Year
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The holiday season is all about putting others first, showing gratitude, and spending as much time with your family as possible, so it's no surprise that emotions run especially high in the Winter months. People everywhere tend to take that extra second during this time of year more than ever to go out of their way to help others who need it — whether it's by comforting a child with special needs or going the extra mile to help a neighbor. We've rounded up some of the most touching stories from the holiday season that are sure to get you in the giving spirit.
1 The story about a boy asking for snacks for Christmas.
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2 The story about that time Santa knew exactly how to comfort a boy with autism.
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3 The story of an entire town doing Christmas early so a boy who was terminally ill could celebrate it.
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4 The story about how a husband made a Christmas tree out of lights for his wife when he couldn't afford a real one.
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5 The sweet story behind how a boy saved up all his money to get his dad a PS4 for Christmas.
6 The story about how one boy went above and beyond for parents who have sick children.
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7 The story behind Santa's response to a dad asking him to take a photo with his late son.
Image Source: Facebook user Caleb Ryan Sigmon
8 The story behind the heartbreaking reason one boy with cancer asked for Christmas cards.
Image Source: Jacob's Funeral Assistance GoFundMe
9 The story behind this hospital dressing all the preemie babies up as presents.
Image Source: Sally Morrow Photography
10 The story behind this gut-wrenching note a Scotland woman found in the middle of an empty field.
Image Source: Flickr user Kiran Foster
11 The story of how one person came up big by paying elementary school students' overdue lunch balances.
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12 The story behind this Santa getting on the floor to give a boy with special needs the best Christmas ever.
Image Source: Autism Speaks and Maeghan Pawley
