Happy Holidays! There is much that can be written about the spirit of the season but we think these 12 reasons to give thanks say it all….

1. When soldiers come home.

2. And when a soldier does not return and his son pays tribute by helping others.

3. When a mother faced with terminal cancer plans for the happiness of her family.

4. A community comes together to bring holiday cheer to a neighbor who needs it most.

5. Music bringing together strangers and ringing in the spirit of the holidays.

6. Our friends abroad, who eloquently memorialized the man who impacted us all.

7. When our soldiers take time to ring in the season.

8. A woman facing critical surgery lightens the moment and shows her bravery.

9. A husband paying tribute to his wife by building new memories with their daughter.

10. Boston strong, America Strong.

11. A military that does not leave their own behind.

12. And Batkid!

May you and your family have peace and good health.