Mom Cries over Daughter’s Question About Santa, Which Her Late Husband Played Every Year, Until Suddenly Santa Walks In – Story of the Day

Lora is still mourning her husband, and his favorite holiday, Christmas, only reminds her of him. Lora still doesn’t know how to tell her daughter, Kira, that her father won’t return for Christmas. But just as she finds the courage to tell the truth, Santa appears to save Christmas.

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Lora strolled through the bustling mall, the festive chaos around her contrasting sharply with the somber weight in her heart. Shoppers chatted and laughed, their carts brimming with holiday treasures.

Twinkling lights lined every window display, reflecting off glossy ornaments and casting a warm glow.

Familiar Christmas carols played over the loudspeakers, their cheerful tunes feeling almost intrusive to her melancholy.

For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney

For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney

Sandra walked beside her, holding up decorations and chatting animatedly.

“Oh, Lora, look at this one!” she said, picking up a delicate glass ornament shaped like a snowflake. It caught the light, shimmering like it was dusted with frost.

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Lora managed a faint smile and nodded. “It’s beautiful,” she murmured, but her gaze drifted to a shelf of Santa figurines nearby.

For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney

For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney

Each one wore the same jolly expression, and their red suits and fluffy white beards were a painful reminder of John. A wave of sadness rolled over her, and she looked away, pretending to study something else.

Sandra noticed the shift in her friend’s demeanor. She put the ornament back on the shelf and touched Lora’s arm gently.

“You’ve been quiet all afternoon. Are you okay?”

Lora sighed, her shoulders slumping.

For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney

For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney

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