What are some 'Christmas feel good stories'?

There was a family who lost their home right before Christmas. But the local church and neighbors got together. They provided a temporary home, furnished it, and filled it with Christmas presents for the family. The family was overjoyed and it was a heart - warming reminder of how people can support each other during the holidays.

'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is also a wonderful 'feel good Christmas novel'. It tells the story of a young couple who are very poor but still want to give each other meaningful Christmas gifts. Their selfless love and the sacrifice they are willing to make for each other is really heart - warming.

A story I know is of a postman. On his usual Christmas delivery route, he noticed a family that seemed a bit down. So, he used his own money to buy some small toys and candies for the kids. When he delivered them, the family was so touched. It shows that even small gestures can have a big impact during Christmas.

Generosity. A lot of 'feel good christmas stories' involve people giving to those in need, like the rich helping the poor or a community coming together to support a struggling family. This generosity is what makes the stories so heart - warming.

One feel - good Christmas story is 'The Gift of the Magi'. A young couple, Jim and Della, are very poor but they each sacrifice their most precious possession to buy a gift for the other. Della sells her long beautiful hair to buy a chain for Jim's heirloom watch, and Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Della's hair. It shows the selfless love between them during Christmas.

The spirit of Christmas itself is a major theme. This includes elements like the magic of Christmas, the joy of the season, and the hope that it brings. In a short story, it might be shown through a character who has lost all hope but then experiences a Christmas miracle that restores their faith and makes them feel good again.

Love. Christmas short stories often revolve around love, like in 'The Gift of the Magi', where the couple's love for each other is so strong that they are willing to give up their prized possessions. It's a central theme that makes these stories feel good.

One common theme is kindness. For example, like in stories where strangers or neighbors help those in need during Christmas. Another theme is the magic of Christmas. Such as when an old ornament or a simple act brings an unexpected touch of wonder. Also, family and togetherness are often themes, like when a lonely person is welcomed into a family's celebration.

One feel - good story is about a community coming together to build a playground for the local kids. Volunteers of all ages pitched in, from the elderly sharing their carpentry skills to the young kids helping with painting. It brought the community closer and gave the kids a great place to play.

One good feel story could be about a community coming together to build a playground for the local kids. Everyone donated their time, skills, and resources. In the end, the kids had a wonderful new place to play, and it brought the whole community closer.