2. The Rockefeller Christmas Tree's Humble Beginning... The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree tradition began during the Great Depression in 1931. Construction workers, grateful for the jobs they had, pooled money together to buy a small 20-foot tree. They decorated it with homemade garlands, tin cans, and paper. Today, the towering Rockefeller tree is lit with over 50,000 lights each year. Have you ever seen the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center?
3. A Stranger's Gift at McDonald's... In 2019, a young single mother in Florida was struggling to pay for her kids' Happy Meals. The man behind her quietly stepped in and covered the cost. The woman burst into tears, saying it was the only Christmas meal she could afford for her children that week. Does this simple act of kindness prove that strangers can figuratively be angels?
4. The Christmas Eve Miracle Flight... In 2013, a flight from New York to Calgary surprised passengers when they landed. Before takeoff, a "virtual Santa" had asked each traveler what they wanted for Christmas. While they were in the air, WestJet employees rushed to buy and wrap the gifts. When the plane arrived, luggage carousels delivered not just bags, but the very presents people had asked for—cameras, toys, even socks. Are you surprised that an airline company went above and beyond, turning a routine flight into an unforgettable holiday event for hundreds of people?
5. Christmas After the Storm in Kentucky... In 2021, tornadoes devastated communities across Kentucky just weeks before Christmas. Families lost homes and everything inside them. Yet, people from neighboring towns and states delivered truckloads of toys, clothes, and hot meals so children could still experience Christmas morning. Churches even hosted "gift shops" where families could choose presents at no cost. Are you grateful that even in tragedy, the Christmas spirit of giving turned despair into hope and reminded families they weren't alone?
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