My family was so financially struggling that we couldn’t afford a gift, so I wrapped one of my dad’s old books in reused wrapping paper and gave it to a classmate. In return, she gifted me the latest Barbie doll. When she saw my gift, she began to cry.
The next day, her mom came to the school looking serious and asked for me. But when she spotted me, her demeanor changed, and she smiled warmly. She handed me a bag filled with gifts—the Barbie’s matching car, a Ken doll, and brand-new holiday clothes. I was completely overwhelmed.
But it didn’t stop there. I was in shock when she told me to wait after school because she was taking her daughter and me out to lunch—I couldn’t believe it. It was my first time ever eating in a restaurant.
Her daughter, who had been upset before, was now friendly, and we quickly became close friends. Even now, at 24, we’re still friends, despite living in different towns.
That mother’s kindness was the first time I truly experienced the magic of Christmas, and I’ve never forgotten it. Now that my family is financially stable, I make it a point to help a child in need every holiday season.
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