The holidays are about more than just cool gifts and yummy food. Many of us lose sight of the fact that Christmastime is about spreading good cheer and generosity to everyone we come in contact with. So, forget the overpriced gifts and stressful, busy shopping malls. We’ve got the best stories that remind us what Christmas is all about. The internet is filled with people sharing real-life holiday stories, from generous secret Santas to selfless acts of bravery. Here are the best of the best heartfelt stories that make our spirits bright this holiday season.
A Real Life Superhero
This brave man performed a true Christmas miracle on Christmas Eve in 2021. Sirizani Butau is a truck driver who was minding his own business on the Harare-Mutare Highway in Zimbabwe when he saw a serious car accident. A bus carrying over 60 people collided with a fuel tanker and caused a massive, lethal explosion.
According to witnesses, Butau ran into the burning bus and pulled out eight people without a second thought for his own safety. Not many people would risk their lives for the safety of strangers, so Butau’s bravery and selflessness made headlines. He suffered third-degree burns but was later honored by Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s president.