Tiny Christmas Tree Planted by Couple in 1979 is Now 52-ft Tall and a 5-Star Tourist Stop–LOOK
nnIn the dark of winter, in a place where there are no street lights, a Christmas tree has grown so tall that people can see its sparkling lights from miles around.nnIn fact, the entire town of Inkberrow in Worcestershire, England, gathers on Pepper Street every year for the annual “Switching on” ceremony.nnAvril and Christopher Rowlands […]
Bakery Owner Discovers Her Longtime Customer Is Her Biological Son
nnFrom Chicago comes the story of a sweet reunion between a mother and son, who despite having met many times, never knew of their relationship.nnAt Give Me Some Sugah bakery, recently-hired employee Hunter Varmarr is particularly proud of his pound cake. He had always loved stopping in for a sweet treat or breakfast at the […]
“Familiar acts are beautiful through love.” – Percy Shelley
Quote of the Day: “Familiar acts are beautiful through love.” – Percy ShelleynnPhoto by: Amber Maxwell Boydell (cropped)nnWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?nn
Good News in History, December 9
Happy Birthday to Dame Judi Dench, one of the greatest actresses of our time who turns 90 today. A Hollywood and theatre legend, the British actress is a seven-time Academy Award nominee who has won a Tony, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globes, and seven Olivier Awards for her tremendous skill on the […]
Saved by a Saxophone: Delayed Flight Gets Unexpected Holiday Cheer for Cranky Travelers (WATCH)
nnWith frustrating delays on the tarmac during holiday travel at one of the busiest airport in the world, one might expect only cranky people to make the news.nnBut on flight 1238, stuck in Atlanta, Georgia, last night, some unexpected holiday cheer broke out—and everyone joined in for the chorus.nnPassengers aboard the packed Delta Airlines flight […]
The Lengths Parents Will Go to Make Holidays Memorable For Their Kids: Poll
nnIn the spirit of making really memorable holiday magic, two in three parents are even pulling all-nighters to get it done.nnThat’s according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children that examined the lengths parents will go to make the holidays special, and found 66% have stayed up the entire night in a […]
Inspirational Artist Transforms Drab Hospital Rooms One View at a Time for Cancer Patients
nnAn inspirational artist is giving patients a “window view” with murals designed to spark an escape from the sterile environment of chemotherapy, taking them on an imaginary journey to a sunny place.nnColleen Wall’s journey into the Arts & Healthcare field began in 1995, when she was diagnosed with cancer while four months pregnant. This life-changing […]
“Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.” – William Wordsworth
Quote of the Day: “Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.” – William WordsworthnnPhoto by: Aleksandra SapozhnikovannWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?nn
Ex-Paratrooper Who Survived a Horrific 1,000-ft Fall Now Breaks World Records as The Ultimate Runner
nnA former paratrooper who cheated death after plummeting 1,000-ft to the ground has overcome injuries to make amazing strides and become a record-breaking ultra runner.nnThe 41-year-old Superman is the first person ever to win all four of the world’s toughest races in extreme climates.nnSince healing from injuries, Jon Shield has battled through jungles, deserts, frigid […]
Good News in History, December 8
101 years ago today, a sign was erected in the California hills advertising a new housing project called “Hollywoodland.” Real estate developers Woodruff and Shoults advertised it as a “superb environment without excessive cost on the Hollywood side of the hills.” Not only were, the lights eventually turned off because they became too expensive, but […]