Eliza Murphy
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Airman deployed for 2 years in Japan surprises mom for Christmas, and she goes bananas
The last thing Gwen Jackson was expecting for the holidays was having her son, Grant Jackson, an airman who has been deployed to Japan for two years, home for Christmas. But that’s exactly what she got, and her reaction is absolutely priceless. “I lost it bad,” Gwen Jackson of Memphis,... → Read More
Returning soldier sneaks into wife's photo at Christmas lights display
"I'm speechless. I have no words. I’m so excited." → Read More
School surprises maintenance man with Christmas gift: 'They really touched my heart'
"They have really touched my heart. I can’t stop smiling," he said. → Read More
'Love Actually' star welcomes holiday travelers at Heathrow Airport
"Welcoming someone home is such a great feeling that never gets old,” she said. → Read More
House with hourlong Christmas light show rocks tribute to AC/DC
"Christmas is definitely the best time of year. It brings hope and joy to all." → Read More
Firefighter gives diamonds to girlfriend and her daughter in Christmas parade proposal
“There was no way she wasn’t going to be part of it,” said Matt Poliak. → Read More
Grocery store employee wows customers with operatic Christmas carols
"I proceeded to just have my mind blown," said Christina Russo. → Read More
Santa helps man propose to Christmas-loving girlfriend
This unsuspecting Santa visitor must have been on the nice list this year. Barry Clarke of Dublin, Ireland, enlisted Santa’s help to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Suzanne Kellett, on Dec. 14. “She is Christmas-obsessed. That's when I decided to hatch a plan with our 2-year-old son,... → Read More
Trash collectors surprise neighborhood dog with Christmas gift
“Lucky is always our favorite. We always look forward to Lucky." → Read More
Santa delivers Christmas magic to babies in the NICU with special visit
"It was really special to know they care," said mom Amy Sparks. → Read More
Horse visits retirement home in touching video
"We are so excited that the visit was able to bring joy." → Read More
'Big Little Lies' star talks about constant 'group texting' with her co-stars
Laura Dern says Reese Witherspoon is the most voracious texter among them. → Read More
6 babies born within months re-create fire station Christmas card
"For them to be able to lean on each other, it’s going to be a neat thing." → Read More
Man makes epic 'Star Wars'-themed holiday light show out of 15,000 lights
The Force is strong with these elaborate holiday lights. → Read More
Christmas tree hair and eyebrows are lighting up social media
Forget about deck the halls! People are decking their hair this holiday season. → Read More
Singing elementary school custodian spreads cheer in the hallways with voice
"I can hear it echoing through the halls and it always brightens our day." → Read More
Bride includes her dog as flower girl in the wedding: 'She's my little shadow'
This four-legged flower girl stole the show at Briana Schaefer’s wedding ceremony in Chicago. The bride said her golden retriever, Norah, is “part of the fabric of our family,” so not including her in the Nov. 4 celebration was never an option. “She’s my buddy. She’s my little shadow,” Schaefer,... → Read More
Police put stray kitten to work as their newest staff member
"She ran around from office to office making friends." → Read More
Man builds 14-foot-tall 'A Christmas Story' leg lamp in his front yard
“Nothing says Christmas like the soft glow of electric sex,” he jokingly quoted. → Read More
Luke Bryan loves the holidays with his family on the farm: 'I become Clark W. Griswold'
“We have a big time. We’re going to get the whole family in,” he said. → Read More