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    Holiday Stories

    Tis the season for joy, giving, and stressful family gathering. If you’re looking for a little cheer and good-will, look no further. We’ve got the stories to get you in the holiday spirit!

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    My Dad Sent Me a Fruitcake Every Year for Christmas. The Last One Didn’t Arrive Until a Year After He Passed

    My father resembled a fruitcake. One year, he even sent one. It never arrived.

    My Uncle Was a Man of Few Words, But Our Quiet Christmas Eve Drives Are Some of My Favorite Memories

    Uncle Ed was a tough guy of few words. But when 
he took me on...

    7 True Stories About Funny Thanksgiving Mishaps

    These true stories of snafus past will make you laugh—and breathe a little easier about...

    A Teacher Told Her Students to Draw What They Were Thankful for—This Was One Student’s Moving Response

    As this teacher learned, some of the most moving lessons are taught by students.

    18 True Christmas Miracles That Will Restore Your Hope for the Holidays

    These true stories prove that a well-timed letter, a handful of pennies, or a single...

    Why I Stopped Making New Year’s Resolutions

    Was it me failing my resolutions? Or were my resolutions failing me? Here’s how a...

    24 Stories About Meeting Santa That Will Fill You with the Christmas Spirit

    Santa Claus has a lot of kids to visit each year, but he never fails...

    What It’s Really Like to Be a Hallmark Holiday Writer

    Ever wonder who comes up with those sweet stories of snow, St. Nick, serendipity, and...

    10 Christmas Stories That Will Melt Your Heart

    Delightful tales to help you embrace the spirit of the season

    This Family Tradition Brought an Entire Community Together One Tragic Christmas

    Sometimes, taking the extra time to hug someone and ask them about their day means...

    These Are the Christmas Battles Every Family Wages Each Year

    Not everyone gets the Christmas they want, but everyone gets the Christmas they deserve.

    This Young Soldier Received a Heartwarming Christmas Greeting—When He Thought He Had Made a Mistake

    The sergeant was parked outside a Christmas mass when a transmission from an unfamiliar radio...

    How to Celebrate a Winter Holiday, According to a Florida Transplant

    In most states, Santa's sleigh is pulled by reindeer. In Florida, it's pulled by ......

    This Inspiring Story Proves It Is Possible to Find Joy in the Holidays After a Devastating Loss

    After losing her 3-year-old to cancer, a grieving mother discovers that the secret to surviving...

    This Mom’s Poem Is a Brilliant Way to Teach Kids the Truth About Santa

    Could it be possible that Santa is real and works through the hands of parents?

    When My Mom Collected Ornaments, She Collected Memories

    Her mom collected ornaments every year when she and her siblings were growing up.

    A Grieving Soldier Is Visited By the Divine In This Unforgettable Christmas Classic

    A struggling patient teaches a student nurse that miracles come in many sizes.

    How the Gift I Wanted Least Became the One I Needed Most

    The flimsy package didn't contain the ice skates that I wanted. Instead it was bursting...

    The Year My Mother Saved Christmas—With a Sad, Threadbare Tree

    We had very little that Christmas, but Mom managed to pull off a holiday I...

    Pennies From Heaven—A Christmas Miracle

    A skeptical journalist begins to find miraculous rare pennies from her deceased father.

    This Soldier’s Long Walk Home Was the Best Christmas Present for His Little Girl

    Surprise reunions are extra special during the holiday season.

    This Small-Town Post Office Was Almost Shut Down, But Now It’s a Christmas Destination.

    People from around the world send their mail here for Angel Station's special Christmas postal...

    11 of the Most Inspired and Meaningful Holiday Gifts Ever Received

    We asked you to tell us the most thoughtful, meaningful, and/or inspiring holiday gifts you've...