Curtis Jenkins has worked as a bus driver for his school district in Dallas, Texas for seven years. This year, however, he wanted to do something special for his little passengers during the holiday season.

Originally, Jenkins wanted to host a gift exchange, but his wife remarked on how some of the students’ parents might not be able to afford a gift.

So instead of facilitating an exchange, he simply started saving money from his paychecks to buy gifts for all 70 of his students from Lake Highlands Elementary School.

After asking each student what they wanted for Christmas, he waited until the last school day before winter break to load up his bus with wrapped gifts and dole them out to the kids.

“When I opened that door, one of the kids asked me, ‘Are you Santa?’” Jenkins told KXAS. “Seeing those faces on the kids was more than anything I could ever do with the money.”

Though Jenkins was happy to fulfill his labor of love on his own, he says that he also received some financial contributions from a co-worker and a compassionate parent who was touched by his gesture.

This article originally appeared on Good News Network.

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Pierce Vaughan, a flight attendant for Delta Airlines, had to work several flights throughout Christmas Eve and Day, so her father Hal Vaughan bought multiple plane tickets to spend the holiday with her in the sky.

Pierce’s story went viral after a passenger, who was seated next to Hal on one of the flights, shared the encounter on Facebook Monday.

“I had the pleasure of sitting next to Hal on my flight back home. His daughter Pierce was our flight attendant who had to work over Christmas,” Mike Levy wrote on Facebook alongside of a photo of himself with Hal as well as a photo of Pierce in her flight attendant uniform.

“Hal decided he would spend the holiday with her. So, he is flying on each of her flights today and tomorrow around the country to spend time with his daughter for Christmas. What a fantastic father! Wish you both a very Merry Christmas!” Levy added.

Levy also opened up about meeting Hal and Pierce, explaining to USA Today that Hal purchased a total of six flights.

Levy met Hal on a flight from Fort Myers to Detroit. He also told the outlet that Hal had a challenging time catching each flight, but had a great time overall.

Pierce later shared the photos taken by Levy on Facebook and thanked the airline for being so accommodating to her father.

“Look ma we made it Kimberly Hal Vaughan,” Pierce wrote in reference to her mother. “Dad’s first trip using his benefits was a success! A special thanks to all the patient, wonderful gate agents around the country and my perfect crew.”

“He made it on every flight and even got first class RSW-DTW (Christmas miracle),” Pierce continued.

“Shoutout to Mike Levy for being a great first class passenger & helping us to understand how cool this actually is!” Pierce concluded.

Delta Airlines released a statement, obtained by NBC Chicago, saying, “We appreciate all of our employees for working during the holidays to serve Delta customers, and love seeing this awesome Dad having the chance to spend Christmas with his daughter— even while crisscrossing the country at 30,000 feet.”

This article originally appeared on People.

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In fact, the 12-year-old Golden Retriever lost a lot of his vitality after his sister Rosie suddenly passed away in 2014.

Cash’s owner, Marie Ahonen, says that she was heartbroken to see Cash feeling so lonely – which is why she decided to give him a special surprise for being on Santa’s nice list this year.

Earlier this month, the Ahonen family presented Cash with a big neatly-wrapped Christmas gift.

The senior dog is visibly excited by the package – and he only becomes more exuberant when Jennings the Golden Retriever puppy pops his head out of the box.

According to multiple UK newspapers, Ahonen said: “I knew he would be good [with another dog], but I never expected the reaction of pure joy – I had tears watching him. There’s now so much joy and sparkle in Cash’s eyes, he’s got a new lease of life.”

“They’ve been best buds ever since,” she added.

This article originally appeared on Good News Network.

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Put together by Matt Johnson and Living Light Shows, the house is covered in lights, projection mapping, and spotlights that dance to an EDM version of “The Imperial March.” (Johnson was also behind a viral Christmas light show in 2015.) It even comes with projections of Darth Vader and a nearly seven-foot-tall Vader mannequin playing Christmas tree angel of death atop a 30-foot light tree.

The lights are well-timed with the music, and the display is well-timed with the divisive release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Though, the house avoids Star Wars controversy by sticking with Darth Vader instead of going with Snoke and classic lines like, “Oh, such spunk.”

If you feel an intense desire to stand in front of this oddly columned house you can probably see from space, it’s in downtown San Antonio at Dignowity Park and will be flashing brightly from 6pm to 10pm every night until New Year’s Eve, according to the YouTube page description. The light show probably goes great with a warm glass of thala-siren milk.

This article originally appeared on Thrillist.

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In case you don’t already know, Reese Witherspoon loves the holiday season, especially Christmas. Not only did she recently unveil a Draper James holiday collection in 2016, but the actress, who is best known as “Wreath Witherspoon” during the cold Winter months, also makes it a point to blow out the holiday as soon as Thanksgiving is over. In 2015, Reese posted a bright and festive Instagram photo of herself sitting by a plate of gingerbread cookies 24 days before Christmas, writing, “Never too early to wait for Santa … Am I right?? #AnyMinuteNow.” We can’t say we don’t admire her dedication. Sleigh on, Reese, sleigh on.

2017

Who’s getting decorations up today?! #HappyYallidays folks! ( P.S. Use code MERRY to enjoy 25% off EVERYTHING @DraperJames – including this sweater!DJ is also giving back 25% proceeds to @girlsinc! )

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Nov 25, 2017 at 11:35am PST

So I may be in denial that there’s a heat wave in LA… @draperjames

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2016

Because everyone deserves a holiday nickname! #WreathWitherspoon (Full @draperjames video in bio)

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Nov 30, 2016 at 9:32am PST

Merry #ChristmasEve, y’all! Can’t believe the big man comes tomorrow!!! #SantaClausIsComingToTown

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Dec 24, 2016 at 5:25pm PST

Merriest Christmas folks!! May your day be filled with love, joy, and lots of cuddles! #MerryChristmas #TisTheSeason

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Dec 25, 2016 at 12:35pm PST

Last minute gifts complete! Have y’all finished your Christmas shopping yet? There’s still time @draperjames!

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Dec 20, 2016 at 10:48am PST

No flower says Christmas like a #poinsettia

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Dec 20, 2016 at 4:38pm PST

Letters to Santa complete To the #NorthPole they go!

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Dec 18, 2016 at 4:49pm PST

When every holiday card takes 2+ hours to write … #SouthernProblems #OhMyStars @draperjames

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Getting in the Christmas spirit with @smabreyrotenberg! #TwoTurtleDoves #Mistletoe #Cheers

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Breaking it down in honor of @baby2baby’s amazing work providing essentials for low income children! Big thanks to @tinyprints for sponsoring this magical holiday party. #ForTheKids #GingerbreadManDance

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Dec 12, 2016 at 2:21pm PST

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Who has decoration tips for me?!?! #TreeTrimming

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Who else is getting in the Christmas spirit!? #LetTheCountdownBegin @draperjames

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2015

We found the mistletoe#datenight

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Dec 12, 2015 at 8:42pm PST

I’m live with the man himself!! Any requests… ? #DearSanta #NCTL2015 (dress by @draperjamesgirl)

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Dec 3, 2015 at 2:29pm PST

In awe of the Christmas decorations at the @whitehouse (decorated by @bryanrafanelli) P.S. Tune in tonight, folks! #NationalChristmasTree lighting; 5 PM ET; link in my bio. #NCTL2015 #POTUS

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Dec 3, 2015 at 10:35am PST

Never too early to wait for Santa… Am I right?? #AnyMinuteNow ( by @draperjamesgirl)

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2014

Wishing y’all a very merry, peaceful, and family-filled Christmas!!! Sincerely, #WreathWitherspoon.. (couldn’t resist…@MindyKaling )

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Dec 25, 2014 at 11:15am PST

This article originally appeared in Popsugar.

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On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Santa was taking holiday requests from kids at Bering’s hardware store in Houston, Texas.

Once Linden Bartell climbed onto Saint Nick’s lap, he asked her what she wanted for Christmas.

Unfazed by the ordeal, Linden casually rubbed some sleep out of her eyes and said: “I want to take a nap.”

With a smile, Kris Kringle replied: “Santa does too.”

Linden then snuggled into his fluffy white beard while onlookers melted at the endearing exchange.

Because Santa had to keep taking orders from other children on his nice list, Linden did not necessarily get the long winter’s nap that she was hoping for – but her dad Allen says that she was able to get an early night once the family got home from their holiday shopping.

This article originally appeared on Good News Network.

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In addition to yearly traditions (A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) your favorite sitcoms, dramas, and variety shows are getting into the holiday spirit before closing out the year on a hiatus.

The syndicated talk show The Doctors celebrates the cheerful season by giving back to citizens who impact their community in a positive way.

Hosts Dr. Travis Stork and Dr. Andrew Ordon joined guest co-hosts, dermatologist Dr. Sonia Batra and urologist Dr. Jennifer Berman for a very special holiday taping of the show, which presented giveaways of up to $6,000 worth of gifts to unsuspecting local and national heroes.

Among the over 100 honored community members were police officers, paramedics, Salvation Army volunteers and members of the armed services.

The hour-long episode shared their stories, which not only shed light on their causes but also acknowledged their good deeds.

In addition, the special episode featured live in-studio music from the Los Angeles Police Department marching band, the SoCal Burn Riders, makeovers for military wives, and other surprises (including an appearance from Santa Claus himself).

The Doctors 9th annual Christmas show will air on Friday, December 23. Check your local listings visit www.thedoctorstv.com for local information.

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