I’m Suzana, a single mom with two amazing little boys, Ethan and Jake. Christmas has always been the heart and soul of our family. While other families might spend their savings on vacations or fancy gadgets, I save all year long for one special thing: the perfect Christmas tree. Every year, it’s the highlight of our holiday, and this year, after months of saving, we finally had it—a magnificent seven-foot tree, glowing with twinkling lights and covered in beautiful, handmade ornaments. “Mom! Mom! Look what I made!” 8-year-old Ethan burst

George Harris was finishing up his shift on a cold, snowy day when things went wrong. It wasn’t just a light snowfall, but thick, heavy flurries that made the roads slippery and the air thick. George slammed his hand on the steering wheel in frustration. “This is just perfect! Today of all days!” he muttered. He pulled up to a bus stop, and people slowly shuffled onto the bus, flashing their passes. George watched as one by one, they boarded. Then, an elderly lady in a long, dark overcoat stepped