It’s often during the holiday season that we remember that we should prioritize our family and friends, instead of furiously running the rat race, lured by the prospect of getting more cheese (literal or metaphorical, you choose).
But the blunt truth is that 2022 has been one of the worst years in recent memory. And many people are celebrating the holidays under the shadow of war, illness, and poverty. It’s difficult times like these that we need something to hold on to more than ever—a reminder that there is hope and love and goodness out there in the world.
Our team here at Bored Panda has collected this list of the most uplifting and heartwarming Christmas posts to remind you that kindness is all around us. Scroll down and prepare to have your faith in humanity restored!
We got in touch with British comedy writer Ariane Sherine, the author of ‘The How of Happy,’ for a chat about prioritizing our loved ones, the importance of giving them our undivided attention, and learning how to be kind. You’ll find our full interview with her below, dear Pandas.
Meanwhile, for some more cheerful and soul-healing Xmas stories, you can look through our earlier posts here (2021) and here (2020). Check them out when you’ve enjoyed this one to the fullest.
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This Man Pulled 8 People Out Of A Burning Bus On Christmas Eve
Hero! It looks like he suffered some bad burns to his legs in the process, I hope he had a full recovery
if that was in the US then he probably did not receive more than the most basic ER treatment.
Load More Replies...His name is Sirizani Butau, and he sustained 3rd degree burns on his legs. Thousands of Zimbabweans came to his aid financially, and he's received support from several large companies as well. He is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
We should properly recognise these people. Not so called sports stars.
"This man" deserves a name, his name is Sirizani Butau, and he deserves recognition for his heroic actions. Merry Christmas 🎄
The Amazon Driver Who Delivered My Package At 6 PM On Christmas Eve
God let those amazon bosses, who make any delivery driver work on christmas eve, rot in hell for eternity!
Load More Replies...He should have been at home.with his family, not working and delivering packages. Pffff
Some people can't afford not to work. My husband and I were both out delivering Amazon packages last night, instead of being at home with our kids. Not because we wanted to, but because we HAD to. We're even trying to work today, if possible. Thankfully our kids are older, and understand that we need money in order to pay bills and buy toilet paper and whatnot. Sucks but you gotta do what you gotta do to survive. 😕
Load More Replies...I am just going to throw this out here. Maybe this gentleman gets a boost out of doing his job on Christmas Eve. He gets to deliver people's last minute presents and brighten their day. For all we know, he volunteered for this shift because it makes him feel good. That's what his outfit and smile tells me, anyway.
If he volunteered for this shift at a FOR PROFIT, ripoff company like Amazon, which treats its employees like s**t, then he needs his head read. There are *many* better ways to extend charity.
Load More Replies...Ha! This could be Santa's new go-to excuse when he's caught by kids in the middle of the night. "OH um... NO NO NO, I'm from Amazon!"
Load More Replies...What An Incredible Christmas Miracle
My heart goes out to OP, that they have to watch a child “disappear” to Alzheimer’s. We lost my grandma to it and that was bad enough.
I think he has just captured another million hearts.
Someone downvoted you and it sucks. Kitty showing compassion= good. Have an upvote
Load More Replies...OP wrote: "Mattie has Down Syndrome, which is why he has Alzheimer’s. His onset is quite young, even for people w DS(he was diagnosed 10yrs ago at 27) but usual age for DS people is usually early 50’s. We knew he had higher odds of Alzheimer’s, never expected to lose him so young. 😭😭😭💔" and, "He has always loved family best and Christmas has always been big on his hit parade, so yes, I think that may have played into it. I don’t pick apart moments of joy anymore-I just want to go with the flow on this one.❤️🥰❤️"
I hope those days will keep coming back for Matthew and the family. Against all odds
For us, Christmas is about giving our loved ones the affection and attention that they deserve. Human beings are very social creatures, and acts of kindness are our bread and butter: it’s the glue that holds us all together. Without altruism and self-sacrifice, there would be no civilization as we know it. And without gifts to show how much we care, it would be far harder to build trust.
Bored Panda reached out to writer and happiness expert Ariane for her opinion on how to focus on what truly matters in life. We were interested to get her take on how we can remember to show how much we love our nearest and dearest throughout the year, and not just when Christmas rolls around.
“It's difficult as life often gets in the way. But I try to do something nice for my daughter each week,” the author of ‘The How of Happy’ opened up to Bored Panda. Some of the small, kind things she does is buy her daughter her fave chocolate and leave her a nice message on their message boards.
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
Our golden lab made it to almost 13 years with lymphoma and was such a trooper with chemo. B4D0E07E-7...9-jpeg.jpg
I'm so so sorry. We lost two this year - one was a senior we adopted and only lasted a few months. She never got to have a Christmas and it breaks my heart. But we did adopt a puppy after she passed and it's his first now! All our love ♡
Oh this one hurts my heart so much. My 18 year old beautiful pit died last year right before the holidays, it makes everything just a little grayer. She was the goodest girl.
18 is amazing for a pibble ❤️. You must've treated her like a queen.
Load More Replies...I also lost a dog this year and I miss her so much today. This post hit me right in the feels.
The goodest boy! He's enjoying lots of snacks, and playing with his friends.
He may have only had 4 years on this Earth, but he had 4 loved filled years with you.
I totally feel this. i had to watch my dog die this summer because she was getting to old and had to be put down. your right, dogs ARE family for sure.
I'm very sorry you lost your friend. It's so difficult. Many blessings to you.
Load More Replies...I Was Orphaned Early This Year. My Teacher Is Starting The Adoption Process, And Here's An Ornament She Got For Our New Family
As an adopted person, can confirm this is the wholesomest XD
Load More Replies...The teacher? If it weren‘t so heartbreaking for the kid to loose their parents, I would say it was meant to be. Good for them to have found a new family not only this fast but also someone they already know.
I know a teacher who did the same thing. What wonderful people you all are. God bless
This also should be higher. Much higher. I have felt like an orphan myself, even with one living parent, and I am quite grown. Everyone needs a real family, no matter what it coalesces from <3
Kiwi Is Cancer And Cone Free For Christmas
Yeah! All kiwis rock! (Even the ones I'm allergic to)
Load More Replies...That's what I was going to say, Kiwi is a badass!
Load More Replies...It’s the intent and emotions behind the gift rather than the physical gift itself that’s important.
“It doesn't have to be an extravagant gift or gesture—something as small as a kindly note can lift their spirits. Also, pay attention to what they say and do and ask them about it. 'How did the concert go?' or, 'Is your aunt feeling better now?' shows that you care and listen to what they say,” Ariane said that our time and attention are invaluable. They’re what matters, not the price tag or the wrapping paper.
My First Boyfriend And Our First Christmas Tree
In New Zealand, The Police Are Offering Free Gift Wrapping For Christmas This Year
Yet another reason why new zealand is the best country in the world.
Those cops are doing the best they can. It's good to see them like this during and after so many ramraids.
Load More Replies...Me Dying Of Cancer Over The Spring vs. Me Happy And Healthy Spending Christmas With My Beautiful Family
*Apachebathmat is not liable for any damages caused due to taking this statement literally
Load More Replies...Congratulations Dawn Marie! I wish you a happy Christmas, and many more to come!
Load More Replies...Everytime I go to sleep these past few days when something great happens to me I always do a little prayer to say thanks before bed. This is the only time in a long while that I will go to bed after praying a prayer of thanks because of the people who lived through cancer and is now healthy
SO HAPPY! CANCER IS EVIL, SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE LOST PEOPLE TO IT. F***K CANCER!
Congrats on beating that awful illness! Hope now you can enjoy a long happy life!
We also wanted to understand why people give out gifts at all. Writer Ariane was kind enough to illuminate this for us.
“It's a physical demonstration of our love and shows that we care about them. But again, gifts don't have to be expensive—you can give the gift of time and effort instead,” she told Bored Panda.
My Wife Had To Leave For A Business Trip For Six Weeks, And I Remodeled Her Room As A Christmas Surprise. I Don’t Have Anyone Else To Share It With Until She Comes Back
I think just another angel, the curtains and window look the same (left side). The ceiling fan is there in both. The floor looks the same.
Load More Replies...Is it just the perspective or is this a completely different room?
If indeed only perspective, I can't place it. Looks like a different room to me too. Would like shots from same position as well myself.
Load More Replies...You must be secretly be one of Santa's Elves because that is the Best. Gift. Ever.
Wow!!!! What a wonderful job and surprise. I hope she loves it as much as we do!
You are magical and she will cry she will feel so loved by you!!! Its awesome!!!
If she left the old room like that I can't wait to see the new one in a month
Bought A Machine For Christmas, Never Sewed Before So I’m Pleased With The Outcome
That's a very nice shirt! No disrespect but having sewn for thirty years I can tell that ain't a "first"; nether a first self made garment nor the first time an experienced beginner posts their tenth as "first". It is a well known fact among experienced sewists that no first garment has ever turned out decent enough to even be considered for presentation to a non sewing audience. It's not because the shirt is badly sewn we can agree that the sewist is not very experienced but because the sewist still thinks that this is what firsts should look like 😊
I totally agree, sewing for 60 plus years, and there is no way this is a first
Load More Replies...My Wife And I Don't Have Kids Yet, So We Take Our Dog Out To Look At The Christmas Lights. He Absolutely Loves It
I want to take our fur kids with my son to see the lights, but they will think it's a vet trip. Son says no.
“So you can make cards, a photo book, or fill a jar with scraps of paper containing happy memories or loving sentiments. Often these homemade gifts will mean more to the recipient than lavish presents,” she explained what we can do if we feel like we can’t come up with any original ideas for good gifts.
My 14-Year-Old Son Built This Coffee Table For His Sister And Her Boyfriend As A Christmas Gift
You can! You only need to be willing to learn, be patient, be persistent and don't be afraid to fail. And most importantly - have fun!
Load More Replies...Family Has An Outdoor Gathering For Christmas That I Can't Join (I Have Covid). My Niece Really Doesn't Want Me To Be Alone And Has Stayed By My Window For The Past 45min
Pure Joy
Stolen pic. The owner of the cat posted the pic stating the cat is in awe every single year because she forgets what a Christmas tree is. This wasn't kitty's first time
Finally, Bored Panda asked Ariane about how someone might start to learn how to be kind and charitable if they’re unsure of where to start.
“Like Ebenezer Scrooge? I think you need three ghosts to come and visit you on Christmas Eve!” she quipped, adding that it’s best to take small steps.
“Maybe start with cards, then graduate to gifts and gestures. But one of the greatest gifts you can give is truly listening to people. Just giving them your time,” the author of ‘The How of Happy,’ said.
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
So brave. I'm in a dark place now, but Imagine Dragons' music is helping it be brighter. But I'm hoping for it to be even brighter, at its brightest.
One day at a time. Sometimes it will feel like one minute at a time… but keep going! You can do this!
Load More Replies...The best thing about this tree is that it has a tree on it as a decoration.
Merrymaking With The Family Merry Christmas From West Oakland To You And Your Family
So I know this was 2 days ago but I love your name! I've never seen it spelled like that before. Makes it looks extra pretty!
Load More Replies...Belated merry Christmas to you, my East Oakland Neighbour!
Load More Replies...This Is So Wholesome, We Need More People Like This
Funny that, Scottish people are the MOST charitable and benevolent! (To the most worthy.)
“Maybe invite them round, make them a pot of their favorite tea and biscuits, and have a catchup? And then, if they invite you back to theirs, bring a thoughtful gift you know they'll love,” Ariane said how we can lay the groundwork for a long-lasting, solid relationship.
My Boyfriend Bought Me Art Supplies For Christmas, But I've Never Painted Before. I Know This Needs A Lot Of Work, But I'm So Happy With My First Ever Painting
You can paint very well too. Your alien hedgehog troop guardian angels insist :)
Load More Replies...I 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, I Decided To Help Them Out Too
There are good ones out there. It's nice to be reminded. P.S. I'm single. 😂 😂😂 But for real, props to you. Your kindness does wonders in the world, even if you don't always see it!
Where can you adopt a family for christmas? How does this work? Sonds great!
Many different charities and schools have programs (in addition to Sarah's suggestions).
Load More Replies...This Christmas Tree Farm Has Newfies That Will Cart Your Tree To Your Car For You
Probably having the time of their little lives! People don't realize that working dogs NEED to work! It's literally in their blood.
My mother, born in '43, used to go to school a mile away in a dog cart pulled by a Newfie. There is a tiny old picture somewhere or her peeking out of this woven basket thing attached to a smiling dog, with my aunt (older by about 3 years) standing beside. Now I wish I knew where that thing was. Plus, I never figured what they did with the dog while they were at school (it was a one- room school house). I guess it just hung around outside?
I will drive to wherever this is to pet a newfie... oh yeah, and the tree, too, but mostly the newfies!
Previously, Bored had spoken to priest and psychologist Dr. Fraser Watts, about the spirit of giving.
He explained that if we ever happen to receive a gift we’re not entirely happy with, we ought to imagine what our loved ones felt when choosing or making it. We should value the effort they put in, not the actual physical thing.
Gnomes I Made As Gifts For Family From My Late Father-In-Law's Shirts. The Man Loved Christmas And Plaid, So
Just need to find a potter who can make miniature toilets and you could make a fortune with "Gnome on the Throne". ;-)
You can get mugs shaped like a loo, that would be perfect
Load More Replies...My Son Is The Real Life Version Of The Book He Got For Christmas
He is so gorgeous, he should have his own book. And, his little paws are very darling!
I saw the movie Monster's Inc in the theater with a group of friends that included my then very young niece who was the spitting image of Boo. Boo came on screen and in the dark you heard a little girl yell, "THAT'S ME!". Then after movie lights go up and strangers around us are like - OMG she really does look like Boo. It was a cute moment.
My Friend Joe Made Me A Wooden Christmas Tree As My Gift For Christmas. My Heart Is So Full
Thinking the same thing…I’ve legit been wanting a few for my porch in different sizes…❤️ great gift!
Load More Replies...Joe has mad skills and I have mad respect for him; he sounds like an amazing friend. The world needs more people like Joe.
Meanwhile, during an earlier interview, Vanessa King, the Head of Psychology at ‘Action for Happiness,’ told Bored Panda that people keep themselves happy when they go out of their way to help others.
What’s more, there’s an evolutionary basis for altruism. When we’re kind to eat other, we build trust and maintain our social relationships with other members of the group. Meanwhile, our biology rewards us for this. “When we do things for others, it activates the reward center in the brain, so when we give a gift, it feels the same as receiving a gift,” she explained.
Every Year My Parents Recreate The Christmas Card Our Friends Send Them Of Their Kids, Here's Last Year's
Either that or they figured, given the past year, nobody can afford 25¢
Load More Replies...Christmas 2020, Battling Lymphatic Cancer vs. Christmas 2021, Celebrating 8 Months In Remission. Yet Smiling In The Face Of Life And Death
Looks great in both pics, amazing how much a smile from someone going through something so profound can tell you about their spirit
Local Supermarket Giving Away All Its Unsold Christmas Veg For Free To Cut Down On Food Waste
Absolutely gorgeous when cooked properly (roasted, sauted or lightly steamed), absolutely awful when boiled relentlessly for an hour until mush!
Load More Replies...my local store did this with apples, oranges, and bananas for younger kids to snack on.
Cut them in halves, lay on cookie tray, drizzle with oil, salt and pepper and garlic powder if desired and roast for 15 to 20 minutes at 375 degrees (I use the toaster oven). Shake up the pan at 10 minutes cooking time so they don't stick. They are soooooo tasty this way!
I love this so much, I'd probably cry if I actually saw a store doing it.
As we're covered recently on Bored Panda, gifts aren't essential for happy and healthy relationships. Though, if you're with someone who places a lot of importance on them, you can use the act of gift-giving as a way to show that you care about them and that you understand what they value.
Far more important than all of this, however, is helping the people you care about feel loved, understood, appreciated, wanted, and respected.
I Cooked Christmas Dinner For Me And My Wife. After Really Struggling With Chronic Pain And Depression This Felt Like A Huge Achievement
My Parents Finally Accepted My Name Change After Three Years. They Got Me A Necklace With My New Name On It For Christmas
I'm so glad! And I'm glad you have support from your mum x
Load More Replies...I am so glad!! Mandy is a beautiful name and always makes me think of spring and change, a new season for everything!
I think Mandy is quite likely transgender; that would be my first guess :)
Load More Replies...The Wife's Christmas Present Arrived Early. This Is Appa
If I got this cutie for Christmas you wouldn’t see me again till at least June
The amount of Christmas pets that end up in shelters after the holidays is horrific. I hope you thought it through and have the time and financial means to take care of this family member for the next decade or so. If so, good for you!
How are you celebrating the holidays this year, dear Pandas? Did you find the presents that you wanted underneath the Christmas tree? What are your plans this jolly weekend? Tell us a bit about it all in the comments. Merry Christmas!
Every Year We've Taken A Cousins' Christmas Photo Since We're Kids. I Have Covid But Refused To Miss It
The little one, in the middle, with the bow tie - I can't handle the adorableness.
My Family Has Tree Ornaments For Pets We Have Had In The Past 10 Years. My Mom Says It's So They Can Still Join Us On The Holidays
We have an ornament we write their names on the back for same reason
When my grandma passed we arrived for the viewing and my brother said I brought Bob, and held up his hand showing one of unc's rings and I replied teary with I have Vicki, and placed my hand on my chest where her pendant was. Neither of us knew the other was doing it. Bob and Vicki are our uncle and aunt that our grands buried well before they should have had too.
Hey, I do too. And I started doing it for my daughter, whose babies have crossed rainbow Bridge.
We have stockings for all of our pets. When they cross the rainbow bridge, I hang them from the oak stair railing going upstairs. I'm gonna have to expand to the step rail soon.
chinchilla!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Saved The Flowers From My Grandma’s Funeral Service, Pressed Her Favorites, And Put Them Inside Of Photo Frame Keychains For Her Daughters And Husband For Christmas
My sister had pendants made with her finger prints before she died, and they got sent to us after she passed. I wear mine when I'm traveling to feel like somebody is looking over me.
I don't know who did all the down voting or why but they can f**k off. I've upvoted you all
Load More Replies...I've Been Struggling With Mental Health For Some Time. A Friend Of Mine Gifted Me A Self-Made Advent Calendar With 24 Selfcare Tasks To Complete Each Day Till Christmas
This is one of the most beautiful, considerate, heartwarming gifts I have ever seen.
Same here, best wishes Cal the dragon! Sending you good thoughts and hugs ( if you are ok with that, if not a friendly wave). Hope today is a good one and that you get to feel some happiness! ❤️
Load More Replies...What an awesome friend. I hope it gives you a great uplifting time!
My Grandma Is The One That Got Me Into Video Games, And For Christmas This Year She Absolutely Killed It. I Love You Nana
In the game Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, you play an ocarina to teleport and other things. The chart shows the button sequence for each song in the game.
Load More Replies...My Mam Still Does My Old Room Up Like This When I Visit For Christmas. I'm 33 Years Old
My mother always made sure to leave cookies and milk for Santa until she passed away when she was 73.
I will absolutely do this. My son is 20 but u did his room for Christmas this year and surprised him when he got him from work. His bathroom, too. #HoHoHo
Probably good that you have separate bathrooms! Everyone deserves privacy!
Load More Replies...Christmas Is A Day For Cheer, No Matter Your Circumstances
Just saying, at that age my little cousin had breathing and feeding tubes and had several critical moments from heart surgery issues. Just saw him today and he's almost 14 now and just a little bratty 😋 these little ones are fighters so look forward to those bratty years to come
We got to spend 2 wonderful Christmases with my baby girl before we had to say goodbye, and now 2 without her. Next year we will get to celebrate our first with her brother❤
A Black Santa At My Local Walmart
Absolutely, if theycan make multinational Ronald McDonald's they can make Santa multinational too.
Load More Replies...Reminds me of my dad, he was always Santa for the local nursery, must have been 25 plus years, well after me and my brothers left and after our children had gone there as well, that he was black was never mentioned and didn’t matter to anyone, it was just Joe doing his thing :)
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
We moved from pa. to Florida 1973 and we were lucky to get a tree we made a star cut from cardboard covered with tin foil and cut the manger scene from a card we received and glued it on. Has been on our tree for almost 50 years. Just love unwrapping it every year.
My Dog Hates Getting Rain/Wind In His Eyes, So My Dad Got Him Goggles For Christmas For When They Go Hiking
My Mom Has Been Working From Home Due To Covid And She’s Always Joked That The Dogs Are Her New Bosses. So For Christmas, I’m Printing These Out To Frame For Her Office
My "boss" loved to sit directly in front of my laptop... I think she wanted me to get off early and play!
I Made A First Christmas Ornament For My Daughter And Son-In-Law
This is beautiful, I feel so sad when I read all the stories about horrible in-laws and what people have to endure for the rest of their lives just because they married the person they love
I'm someone with horrendous in-laws! You feel the hurt and loss of a never to be relationship, especially this time of year.
Load More Replies...I am sure they loved it. Very thoughtful memento to bring out for their tree each year.
My Daughters Got Their Christmas Present A Little Early. Meet Freyja
My Cat Got A Christmas Card From The Kids Across The Street
Pants! But really, the name is Doctor Pantaloons Fitzgerald, Esquire.
My Dog Is Happy With His New Christmas Present
Nothing else like dog joy to experience in this world. It just makes everyone around them feel amazing and happy!
Load More Replies...Just gave our doggies and cat their Christmas presents. Two of them are happily chewing stuffies, one is rolling wildly on a catnip toy. Happy Christmas everyone. 😊
Looks just like my Pearl that left us last year. They only time Pearl looked serious is when I asked 'want to eat?'
My Mom Loves Yellow Ochre And Van Gogh. I Painted This And Gave It To Her For Christmas
This Is The Same Man That Once Made A 10-Foot Tall Star Covered In Christmas Lights That He Mounted To The Roof Of The House Growing Up. This Is Very On-Brand For Him
This Morning I Was Able To Surprise My Husband With A Special Christmas Gift
Sign of the times: I was trying to find a ...positive...spin on a covid test. Oh...wait....
Aha I was looking for this… unfortunately I have Covid on Christmas but all our friends and family already have it so I’m not left out anyway :)
Load More Replies...I found out I was pregnant on Christmas Eve in 2013; BEST Christmas gift ever; my miracle baby!
My Daughter's Boyfriend Just Showed Me What His Christmas Surprise For Her Is Going To Be
If they have already discussed getting married, and both are on the same page, then hell ya, congratulations. If not, then no don't ruin Christmas by trying to peer pressure someone in making a lifelong decision on the spot. If they say yes, they'll look bad for changing their mind, if they say no, they'll look like a jerk and if they say yes and continue through it, they may get trapped in a marriage they didn't want.
i dont know why you were downvoted. this is 1000% true. there's pressure to have a "perfect christmas" which could lead to a false yes, & if she says no, it'll make christmas a painful time for both of them, possibly for years to come as it's such a serious relationship. propose on a day that doesn't hold significance so it can't be tainted. making a new special occasion is better than hijacking one that already exists & risking hurt feelings all around.
Load More Replies...My step-dad proposed to my mom in Christmas Eve...her response was a very stunned "oh sh!t".🤣
Did she say yes? of course she did. and he sort of asked you first by showing it didn't he?
Got Grandpa An Upgrade For Christmas. i7 11700k, 1050ti. He's Been Running XP On A Pentium III, 667mhz, For Almost 20 Years Now
If it still works why change it? Yes, these were great keyboards.
Load More Replies...And here I am, unhappy that I have to buy a new laptop, because 8.1 receives no further support after Jan 10th....
Load More Replies...If I recall, many private and government networks still run it for sensitive projects because it is the most stable. My apologies if incorrect, I think it's either XP or Vista. Point is: Newer Not Necessarily "Better"
Load More Replies...Someone On Facebook Gave Me This Entire Lot Of Unopened Art Supplies For Free As I Can't Afford Much For My 3-Year-Old For Christmas This Year. I Could Cry
Now THIS is what I like to see. It's not about the parent, it's about the child. Hope your kid loves the art stuff. If you still have a way to contact the giver, send a photo of what the kid makes with it all.
First Christmas In The First Home I’ve Ever Owned. 12 Years Ago I Was A Junky, And Attempted Suicide, I Truly Thought I’d Be Dead By Now
Luckily I got the help I needed, and I’m going on my 12th year clean in February. I now have more than I could’ve ever imagined; my own family.
My 6-Year-Old Step-Son Wanted Nail Varnish For Christmas So We Got Him It And Did His Nails On The Christmas Day
His nan is old-fashioned and didn't approve so he scratched it off. He told me he liked having painted nails so today we sat and did each other's nails ready to show his nan when she picks him up tomorrow.
Too right! Men have just as much right to feel good about themselves!
No! Then the step son would have to use butt nail polish!
Load More Replies...My grandkids love their nails being painted. Two boys who are 9 and 7 and the youngest who is two always comes to my daughter with her hands out for her fingernails to be done as well. My son in law has changed so much from the very rigid stance of only boys toys for the boys. I had gotten dolls for my grandkids and made clothes for the dolls and my grandsons really liked playing with them. When their dad found out he went nuts. I told him that in my home toys are gender free so if they want to play with dolls that's fine by me.
My Grandma Passed Away This Year. Today I Found This Christmas Decoration That I Had Never Seen Before And Turned It Over To Find That She Made It Specifically For Me
I can feel the extra breaths, and having them taken away at the same time <3 --- I picture how I would feel myself, and Grandma has been absent for 32 years now.... we miss you Grandma! :'-)
Reached Out To My Local Foster Care And Received A List Of What Each Kid Wanted
Amazing Christmas Art Using Stones On A Beach
Took me a while to recognize what I was looking at. Thought I was looking at dinosaurs lololol
My Neighbor, A 78-Year-Old Widow, Sent Me This On Christmas! I’m So Happy For Her
My grandmother married her childhood sweetheart at the age of 70-they'd lost touch after he joined the army. They had 17 happy years together before she died. He outlived her by a couple of years, and for the rest of his life, he slept with her petticoat under his pillow.
Growing Up, My Father Stomped On My Tamagotchi Because It Woke Him Up In The Middle Of The Night. 20 Years Later, A Coworker Bought Me A Tamagotchi For Christmas
I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy to open a present.
Wut iz a tamagotchi? edit: oh yeah it’s a digital pet
Merry Christmas Everyone
Merry Christmas ! Could you please tell me what is the special chair cover brand ? I've been looking for that kind of device for a long time. Thanks you
Bro Pays For Woman's Hospital Parking Penalty Ticket On Christmas Eve As Her Baby Was Ill. Such An Amazing Gesture From A Stranger
Having to pay to park at a hospital is one of the sickest things I've ever heard of.
In my town you also pay for parking at hospital. I live in the Netherlands
Load More Replies...Interesting, because in the US almost all of the hospitals have free parking. It's the actual medical care that costs and arm and a leg!
That's not true. The main ones in my area don't and in NYC forget it.
Load More Replies...My Grandpa Died On 12/07/14. He Was A Mechanic For Boeing And Tucker Snow Cat. We Decorated A Small Christmas Tree Using Parts In His Junk Bucket From His Shop
My granddad made his own ham radios. We turned his toolboxes into a tree
shh, the world doesn't revolve around you. don't belittle someone's grief just because you know someone who was born the same day this family's beloved grandpa passed away. kind of an insensitive comment, especially with the eyeroll emoji...
Load More Replies...This Is The Last Christmas Card I Have From My Pap. He Wasn’t Able To Give Me It, But It’s My Favorite Present
Wow, this one really hit me. My grandfather died unexpectedly on Christmas day. It was over 20 years ago but sometimes...
You never get over it, you just get used to it. Enjoy your family whilst you can.
Christmas Cards For People With Two Dads Or Two Mothers
The other day at target I saw a card that said you’re En-GAY-ged, written just like that. So obviously I gave it to a friend as a birthday card
I saw a lesbian christmas card a little while ago and it made me really happy :)
My Brother And I Both Unintentionally Bought Each Other Turbo Man Dolls For Christmas (From Jingle All The Way Only The Hottest Selling Toy Ever)
This Christmas was the second year in a row that my daughters bought each other the exact same present 😆 I love that they are so close
Delivered 30 Dozen Cookies To Hospital Workers And Fire Stations On Christmas Day
My Great Grandfather Joined Us For Christmas. I Was Named After Him And I’m Blessed He’s Still Here
This Is Grandma, A Stray Cat I Found At Work. She Just Had A Christmas Miracle I Could Have Never Anticipated, And Now My Heart Is Full
Cats come in bags monkeys in barrels, but for some reason they can worms. Go figure.
Load More Replies...THE WHOLE STORY: https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/zey7mg/comment/iz9127q/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/zey7mg/comment/iz9127q/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
Load More Replies...If you hit the name “darthparrot” underneath the left side of the above picture you can get the whole story.
Told My Friends I 'Cancelled Christmas' This Year Because I'm Getting A Divorce And Feel Miserable. They Came Over To Put Up Everything You See Here
I can't stop crying happy tears. Christmas is back on, have a good one everyone!
My Ex And I Decided The Kids Would Have One Christmas, Not Two. Here’s Us - Him And His Fiancé, Me And My Husband, And Our Two Girls All Together On Christmas Morning
I'm Surprising My Wife On Christmas With Tickets To See Her Favorite Band. However, The Tickets I Bought Were Digital Only. So, I Just Designed, Printed, Cut Out "Fake" Tickets
Lol I got my kid concert tickets for Christmas and they are digital only... I just printed screenshots of the tickets to wrap up, these are so much better!
While We All Are Busy With Gifts These Two Are Truly Enjoying The Christmas
Cosy, comfortable and snoozing. It's what men of a certain age do at Christmas, especially just after Christmas Dinner.
Upvote for the /s ---- for a split second I got pisssed off !
Load More Replies...This Christmas Log That Has Been Passed Down In Our Family Since 1933
First thought it was in Sweden, but the saw the american electric plug, thinking it's not Swe.
Our Realtor Gave Us A Christmas Ornament Of Our New House
Due Covid My Dad Has Been Away From Home For Months Now. Today He Came With (Unexpected) Christmas Gifts. I Cried A Little
My Dad Has Used This Wrapping Paper To Wrap Small Items Since I Was About The Age Of Seven. I Am 29 Now And This Was The Last Piece Of Scooby Paper
He used it to wrap up this book I read to him and my daughter tonight. Merry Christmas.
My best friend and I have been passing a piece of wrapping paper back and forth for nearly 20 years 😊 it's a sweet tradition we have
Forever Home For Christmas
This here is Ebony, she’s approximately 3 months old and is a lab mix. She was my gift to my parents for Christmas I have two dogs already bag home, they’re both 10 years old but they’re not doing good. One of them developed diabetes and the other one has been throwing up (we’re taking her to vet ASAP). We’re hoping that some of the habits behind our dogs will rub off onto our newest family member. (This is me in the picture btw)
My dog Lykos almost looked like this. He passed away last year two weeks before Christmas. He had been a good friend for 15 years and always took good care of me. Bless him.
I Surprised My "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" Obsessed Niece With An Early Christmas Present. All Handmade By Me
The Christmas Eve Siren And Light Show Outside The Children's Hospital
Oh for god's sake! It's for the kids who are stuck in the hospital on Christmas. Don't be a Grinch. All the trucks are parked anyway - they're not driving around with sirens on.
Load More Replies...Somehow I Finally Got My First Christmas Tree Today
And then pack the Newfie in my car and leave the tree - oops, mistakes happen, you know? (The kitties would hate it, unfortunately...)
Load More Replies...My Husband’s Christmas Gift To Me. We Have Been Struggling With Infertility. This Gift Brought Me Happy Tears
My Grandpa Recently Started Using A Tablet. I Got Him A Holder For Christmas And My Grandma Sent Me This Picture Of Him Using It. It Really Brightened My Day
Me and my mom got my grandma hiking poles because she loves to hike. Her reaction was priceless, and she loves them.
Wonderful idea. Kindle or tablet finger is a seriously painful phenomenon.
I’m 28, And This Is My First Time Ever Having A Real Tree For Christmas. I Have Spent The Last 3 Hours Doing Home-Made Ornaments With My Two Daughters To Decorate
Today Is World Smile Day. Looking At This Always Makes Me Smile. A Very Special Request Last Christmas
Every Year My Grandma Gifts Our Family Holiday Cards. She Also Sells Them And Donates All The Money She Makes To Her Local Hospital. Here's Her Latest Collection For Christmas
I Am 15 Years Old And In DCF Custody. My Mom's Old Navy Unit All Gathered Up To Make Sure I Had Presents For This Christmas
For anyone who isn't familiar, DCF is the department of children and families in the US, and in order for them to take a kid into custody something really bad has to be happening at the home like child abuse or severe neglect.
Or an orphan with no one who can take care of them.
Load More Replies...My Friend Had To Miss Our 15-Year Tradition Of Watching Non-Christmas Movies Together This Year. Then This Arrived In The Mail Unexpectedly This Week
My Brother-In-Law And His Moto Club Delivered Christmas Gifts Today
My Mom Made Me A Christmas Ornament Out Of My Wendy's Uniform From When I Worked There As A Teen
When she gave it to me she was embarrassed and said: "I hope you don't think this is stupid..." I couldn't love it more!
So cute. Would look fab on my tree. Can never get anything with Wendy on. Merry Christmas. X
Wholesome 14-Year-Old Wrote A Letter To My Store Asking For Headphones For Christmas. I Found It Cute So Got Him Some Headphones And A Little Extra
Dear Razer:
Hello! My name is Luke and I am from Minnesota but moved to Wisconsin because we wanted to try something new. I am a fan of your creations and own many of your inventions. I have had the same turtle beach headset for the past 2 and a half years and the microphone barely works, so it's hard to communicate with my friends. I was wondering if I could have one of your lower-end headsets.
I ask for this because I am currently low on funds, and I am only 14, I can't get a job because I would have no way of transportation. I already have a chair, mouse, and keyboard from you guys and I know how high-quality your products are. I really enjoy your products and I believe that you are a great company.
Thank you for what you have done already, but if you can't get me a headset anything like a sticker I could put on my pc would be fine. You don't have to send me anything because I love your products and I understand if you don't do handouts. If you are reading this, thank you for taking your own time to read this.
Kudos, Razer responder. You've got a big heart for a 14-year-old boy who clearly loves your products. Thanks for taking the time to not only answer him, but give him an unexpected delivery of joy to boot!
Reminds me of my 8 year old brother who loves gaming and wants gaming stuff for Christmas.
Merry Christmas. I Wanted To Surprise My Mum For Christmas, So I Framed My Pencil Drawing Of My Dear Grandpa As A Memory. There Were Lots Of Happy Tears
My Family (Me And My Dad) Have This Thing We Do Every Year Where We Put Out Snacks For Delivery Drivers At Christmas, And It’s So Wholesome Seeing Their Reactions
My Daughter's Christmas List
My daughter told me she was making a Christmas list for Santa this year. I may have to have her provide an audio file to go with it.
No wonder you can't read it, you're holding it upside down! 🤦🏼♀️
Santa On His Way To The Next Town
This looks like a very pleasant place. Do we know where it is?
Apparently it is Skælskør, Denmark. The photographer made Christmas cards of it https://kgrymen.dk/vare/skaelskoer-jule-kort/
Load More Replies...My Wife Just Tossed Me A Whole Bag Of Tamales That A Coworker Hand-Makes Every Year For Christmas Gifts. I Am So Happy Right Now
My First Christmas In Ireland, With My Husband, And The First One In 15 Years With A Tree
I Made A Rose From Stainless Steel Scrap For My Girlfriend For Christmas
This Will Be The First Christmas At My Own Place
Today My Wife Surprised Me With This Used Bachmann G Scale Christmas Train That She Bought Back In May. I Don’t Remember The Last Time I Felt This Happy To Get A Gift
Going To Be My Son's First Christmas. Thought I'd Spread A Little Festivities
Brendan Fraser Is On Top Of My Local Cinema's Christmas Tree
My First Cross Stitch Is Also My Partner's Surprise Christmas Gift
I tried making something like this for my partner… it did not go like this. well done OP
My Great Grandmother Having A Blast With Bubble Wrap During Our Christmas Celebration
I Made This Little Guy For A Christmas Present, 100% Hand-Made
My PictureGame Secret Santa Sent Me An Ancient Giant Shark Tooth For Christmas That His Dad Found In Belgium In The 1980’s
I Started A New Job A Few Months Before Christmas Last Year And I Have Never Felt More Appreciated And Valued. Here Is A Last Year's Christmas Card From My Boss
My Neighbors Heard That I Had Covid And No Groceries On Christmas, So They Brought Me And My Husband Dinner And Tobacco For Him
Early Christmas Presents, Pyjamas Included, From My Mother-In-Law (Won't See Her On The 25th). I'm 28, Married And A Dad. But I'm In My Element
Don't stop loving what makes you happy.
Oh yeah. My whole phone is Inuyasha (pics, ringtones, etc), got the shirt, hat, figures, lol. And I'm a 43 year old woman!
Load More Replies...Our Garbagemen Left Us A Christmas Card In Our Mailbox
In my home city the garbage removal employees leave Christmas cards every year in peoples' mailboxes
They do that as a friendly reminder for you to leave them a holiday bonus. (Obviously it's not mandatory, but it's a nice gesture.) We always make sure the trash, recycling, mail carrier, and paper delivery people get something (cash). They work really hard and don't always get a whole lot of (well deserved) respect.
4 Years Ago I Was Homeless. I Just Spent The Weekend Putting Up Lights On My House
I hope i don't sound Bad and i know, house prices in Amerika (i assume it is USA) are different than in europe, but how can one get enough money in four years from being homeless to homeowner? Like, my Partner and me would have to work 30 years minimum, pay more than half of Our income monthly to just pay the loan to buy an old house (away from bigger cities) - which means you have to spend a lot more money to renovate and so on. edit: i wonder if there is a secret i am missing because a house would mean a more secure future maybe...
Maybe they don't mean that they own the house. I'll be moving out of my mom's house next year and I'm already looking forward to my first Christmas in "my own house" even though I'll be renting, not buying. Maybe OP just means that they finally have their own house, not living with family or friends or in a tiny apartment or whatever. Just a possibility, imo 😊
Load More Replies...I’m 25 Years Old. Ever Since I Can Remember, My Dad Has Bought Me An Advent Calendar Every December. I Liked The One With The Chocolates Shaped Like Little Presents
So every year he scours the internet and stores for the one with the chocolate presents. I love my dad so much.
Our Donation Bin Is Already Full And Ready For The Holiday Season
My dog trainers one dog passed a few months ago so she held a toy and food drive for local shelters in his memory. All her clients pulled together and she ended up with a massive amount of donations. There are some very happy shelter pets this year 😊
I Baked Over 200 Dozen Cookies For Christmas This Year
Not All Landlords Are Scums. Mine Hasn't Raised My Rent Once In 4 1/2 Years And Sends Me A Check Every Year At Christmas
Having A House And Having The Money To Put Up Lights And A White Christmas Were Always My 2 Childhood Wishes. They Came True This Year
Last Year I Lost My Son, At 11 Weeks Pregnant, And My Grandmother Within Two Weeks Of One Another
This year I’m celebrating Christmas with my (currently) ten-week-old rainbow. After so much sadness at the end of last year, I have so much to smile for now.
I feel this. I had a miscarriage late spring, and we lost my husband's grandmother mid summer, she was to me like the second grandmother I've never had (my paternal grandmother died before my parents met). Christmas is not the same without her...
Divers In Iceland Having Their Annual Christmas Ball
My Daughter, Yesterday Morning
Every Time I Go To Walmart To Grocery Shop For The Last Two Years, I Walk By The Electronics To See If They Have A PS5. It’s Never Happened. That Changed Today
My step-son is going to be very happy at Christmas.
I think my son is this person... A PS5, diapers and yup . Bacon!!! That's my boy!!
Checking every time, always thinking of his step-son, you've raised him well.
Load More Replies...My Dad Hasn’t Played Drums Since The 90’s So We All Pitched In To Get Him A Set For Christmas. He’s Been Playing Drums In His Sleep Lately
My Dad Is Super Proud Of His Outdoor Christmas Lights. So, Naturally He Wanted A Photo
FedEx Driver Delivering Christmas Presents Quickly Because Kids Were Playing In Front Yard
Uncle In Prison Had Someone Make This For Me For Christmas And You See What The Guy Charged Him
Here's The Presents Me And My Wife Bought For A Struggling Single Mom And Her 5 Kids, Apparently They Were Each Getting 1 Small Present And Were Pretty Sad
She doesn't know it was us and we didn't get to see their reactions, but I hope they had a great Christmas!
3rd Year My Wife Has Left Treats For Delivery Drivers
Our Mailman, Who We've Never Met, Gave Us A Christmas Card
"I want to wish you the happiest of holidays this season."
-Josh, the mailman
I Just Found This Christmas Gift From My Neighbor On My Steps
I Have Always Taken The Time To Wrap My Presents With Real Ribbons
I Saved Flowers From My Boyfriend's Daughter's Christmas Ballet Recital. I Can't Wait To Give Them These
Found A Braille Christmas Card At A General Store
I Have Covid And Couldn’t Visit My Family For Christmas. My Mom Insisted On Stopping By And Dropping Off Some Home-Made Soup
Just Sharing My Favorite Christmas Eve Tradition With You: Christmas Vacation And Tacos
I second that. I too believe it will be tacos for tomorrow l
Load More Replies...Was the shitter full the day after the tacos? Holy shít! Where's the Tylenol?
I Found A Ripped Up Christmas Card On The Train, So I Put All The Pieces Back Together
It says:
"Have a happy Christmas
ps. Stop drinking, get help from someone.
Bad things happen to good people sometimes, but how you react to these things is what defines you.
You always have a choice, there are better things ahead for you but it's in your hands, it's your responsibility."
When we realize, to our despair, that we cannot make a life-saving decision for another person. They must be the one to live, and not to die. (Good night, my sister.)
Yeah, that mixing of good wishes and a two-by-four across the head: never goes over well. One of my cousins got a birthday card/cake like that. `Made me want to slap some people.
We Had To Hospitalize Our 5-Year-Old Pup For Possible Brain Cancer. I've Been Struggling Being Away From Him, So My Husband Came Home With An Early Christmas Present
My Ex Decided That, Although We Broke Up On “Eeh” Terms, To Give Me All This Amazing Stuff For Christmas To Me. I Couldn’t Even Think What To Say. I Miss Her
Is that a Kurzgesagt plushie? I wish I could get one someday
My Mailman Left Me A Christmas Card, This Put A Smile On My Face I Haven’t Had In A While. Thanks Steve
Steve is reminding them to tip him for the holidays. All the service providers (like trash, mail, etc.) leave you cards in hopes that you will leave cash.
Load More Replies...Went Home For Christmas And My Mom Got Me This. I Appreciate That She Listens To My Hobbies
Wholesome Christmas Gifts
? Could someone explain what ist wholesome about this? Ist that an US American thing?
Wish I could enlighten you on what makes it wholesome but I can't. I can explain why the police station is left behind and why this person made a point to post it. We, Americans, live in what is referred to as a police state. Basically, it's the police versus the citizens. The police are trained to think this way and can't be held responsible for the crimes they commit against citizens like murder. The laws that govern the responsibility of the the police are not to protect or render aid to citizens, only to protect personnel property. The rule for citizens is never talk to the police. Always ask for a lawyer first. If you can, watch the YouTube video Never Talk to the Police. Very insightful.
Load More Replies...Found A Wrapped Present While Walking Alone On Christmas Morning. Card Says "For Her"
Be careful, that is so wonderful but it might be stolen by some random people too
So I Randomly Got Shipped An Extra PS5. Merry Late Christmas To Me I Guess. Sorry To That One Kid
My Step-Mother Taped A Box Of These Pills To Each Of The Gifts She Gave For Christmas This Year
Do not take ivormectin to treat COVID! From the FDA website: The FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin for use in preventing or treating COVID-19 in humans or animals. Ivermectin is approved for human use to treat infections caused by some parasitic worms and head lice and skin conditions like rosacea. Currently available data do not show ivermectin is effective against COVID-19. Clinical trials assessing ivermectin tablets for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in people are ongoing. Taking large doses of ivermectin is dangerous. If your health care provider writes you an ivermectin prescription, fill it through a legitimate source such as a pharmacy, and take it exactly as prescribed. Never use medications intended for animals on yourself or other people. Animal ivermectin products are very different from those approved for humans. Use of animal ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 in humans is dangerous.
Is that dewormer? Give the stepmother flea treatment next year 😂
OK, seriously, who upvoted this one? This absolutely stupid and dangerous. Get vaccinated!! Please do NOT take meds for parasites. Obviously this person's step mother is a MAGA Covid19 denier and not a medical expert. Ridiculous! Or maybe she hates you and is hoping you'll off yourself? /s
Please do not give pets as gifts. Too many end up at shelters after the fun wears off..
I'm hoping the pets were well thought out and only the adoption itself was timed for Christmas. My son got to adopt a kitten for Christmas, but adding another pet to out family was something I decided on months ago.
Load More Replies...I opened up my present to see a hand pan (instrument) song book, I don't have a hand pan though.... Until I opened up my other present next to me. Definitely in order 🤧
Please do not give pets as gifts. Too many end up at shelters after the fun wears off..
I'm hoping the pets were well thought out and only the adoption itself was timed for Christmas. My son got to adopt a kitten for Christmas, but adding another pet to out family was something I decided on months ago.
Load More Replies...I opened up my present to see a hand pan (instrument) song book, I don't have a hand pan though.... Until I opened up my other present next to me. Definitely in order 🤧
