November 29, 2025 • 8 mins
Who knew Lego could bring such holiday warmth? Join 5 Good News Stories as we dive into a heartwarming tale of a couple who transformed their living room into a seasonal Lego wonderland. Their love for the tiny interlocking bricks took a decidedly festive turn, and they even discovered an unexpected benefit - staying toasty in the winter chill just from the physical exertion of constructing their Lego masterpiece. But the cheer doesn't stop there, folks! We're also bringing you stories of kindness straight from Michigan, where a surplus Christmas tree sparked a chain of generosity that brightened the season for many. Then, brace yourselves as we follow the footsteps of a young aspiring paleontologist whose Christmas morning expedition turned into an extraordinary find. Our festive journey also takes us to a local Walmart, where an anonymous benefactor brought joy to shoppers by clearing all outstanding layaway balances. Finally, gear up for a gripping tale of a perilous journey home during a snowstorm, the stranger who came to the rescue, and the power of belief. It's all about embracing the spirit of Christmas and the incredible power of human kindness. So, are you ready to feel your hearts warming up a notch?
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Calarugashawk Media.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Hey, I'm Johnny Mack and now through Christmas, twice a
week we're doing bonus episodes. These are five good News
Christmas stories. Here's Astor, Ireland.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
A couple with a passion for Lego has crafted a
wave of yule Tide spirit by constructing a wall, fireplace
and Christmas tree entirely from Lego bricks in their living room.
For nearly thirty years, Mike Addis and Katherine Weightman have
been delighting in the tradition of creating impressive Lego structures
each holiday season. Their past masterpieces include a towering twenty
(00:43):
one foot model of London Bridge and a meticulous twelve
foot replica of Ely Cathedral. This year, the ongoing extension
work on their Cambridgeshire home sparked the inspiration to adorn
a living room wall with a Lego facade embellished with
a Christmas tree, seasonal adornment, and even a fireplace complete
with a whimsical display of Santa's feet dangling down. Amongst
(01:06):
the Lego decor, one can discover tiny mince pies, a
match box and candles with the illusion of flickering flames,
all fashioned from the iconic interlocking blocks. Beyond the creative challenge,
this project has an unexpected benefit. It's been an economical
heat saver thanks to the physical exertion involved in their
nightly bricklaying sessions. Adis revealed that they dedicated two to
(01:31):
four hours each evening for two months to bring their
vision to life. It's quite a social thing and it
keeps us warm too. Adis remarked, you can't believe building lego,
which doesn't involve a lot of movement, would but you
could actually switch the heating off. The tactile activity of
constantly reaching for pieces and assembling them kept them surprisingly warm,
(01:54):
even negating the need for their wood burner in the chill.
For their grand creation, the couple estimated a use of
four hundred thousand lego pieces, with a significant amount dedicated
to ensuring the structural integrity of the brick wall. Despite
their history of elaborate constructs, it was the lego Christmas
(02:14):
Tree that posed the greatest challenge for Mike this year.
Imagine trying to create the shape of a tree in
square blocks, said the retired economics professor. In order to
stand it upright, we had to build it into the wall.
The wall itself is quite heavy and is tied to
our curtain rod. Their lego journey began when they crafted
(02:35):
sculptures with their children, who, now grown, have moved beyond
their lego playing days. Yet Mike and Catherine continue to build,
keeping the family tradition alive in a grand, block by
block fashion. In Michigan, a simple act of kindness transformed
the holiday season for many families. Chad Rose, finding himself
(02:57):
with an extra Christmas tree, decide I'd to post a
free giveaway on Craigslist. The tree, originally a festive prop
for a parade float, became a symbol of generosity as
stories poured in revealing the financial struggles faced by many
during the holidays. Moved by their plight, Rose acquired an
additional forty trees, determined to ensure that no family would
(03:21):
go without. Meanwhile, Ann Poisson's offer to provide ornaments and
trimmings for these trees exemplified the spirit of community and
shared kindness, showcasing how one person's thoughtful gesture can inspire
others to contribute to a cause that brings joy and
warmth to many during the festive season. Last year, on
(03:42):
Christmas morning, The air was filled with excitement as nine
year old Molly couldnt contain her happiness after unwrapping her gifts,
a pair of insulated waiters and a sifting basket. Little
did she know that these gifts would soon lead her
to a remarkable discovery. Her wish list was practical because
it supported her aspiration to one day become a palaeontologist.
(04:04):
She had been fostering this dream through numerous fossil hunting
expeditions with her father along the fossil rich Calvert Cliffs
of Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. Mollie, along with her sister Natalie,
and their father Bruce, were unfazed by the chilly ten
degrees fahrenheit weather that Christmas morning. At nine thirty a m.
With the enthusiasm only a child on Christmas can muster,
(04:28):
Mollie declared her intent to find a Megalodon tooth, a
declaration that felt like a promise. The low tide was
an invitation to venture further into the water, and it
wasn't long before Mollie spotted what she had been searching for.
Approaching her find, she couldn't help but think in awe
of its size. With a combination of excitement and disbelief.
(04:49):
She retrieved the tooth, her joyous shrieks, confirming the significance
of her discovery. A megalodon tooth, a vestige of a
colossal prehistoric shark from fifteen million yuar years ago, now
cradled in the hands of a young and aspiring scientist.
(05:13):
Shoppers at a local Walmart were greeted with an unexpected
holiday miracle when they returned to the store. In a
remarkable act of generosity, an anonymous benefactor had stealthily visited
the East Marlborough Walmart and settled every single outstanding Christmas
layaway balance. Customers ready to make payments or pick up
(05:34):
their on hold items were astounded to learn that twenty
nine thousand dollars worth of goods had been paid for
during their absence. The spirit of Christmas was palpable as
words spread through the store. Staff and shoppers alike were
buzzing with excitement and disbelief over the secret Santa's deed.
The generous individual had hoped to slip away unnoticed, but
(05:55):
fate had a different plan. In a serendipitous encounter, he
crossed paths with a woman who had directly benefited from
his kindness. Overwhelmed with gratitude, she inquired about the name
of her benefactor. Maintaining the festive guise, he replied with
a twinkle in his eye, Chris Kringle, before disappearing, leaving
(06:15):
behind a trail of joy and holiday cheer. Ice and
snow lashed against the office windows as an employee inside
contemplated the perilous journey home. The route stretched twelve miles,
marked by steep hills and dangerous bends, through a landscape
now hostile with winter's touch. A silent prayer for safety
(06:37):
was cast into the howling wind. Their trusty old green blazer,
usually dependable, now fought against the ice encrusted road, bravely
dodging the snow drifts. Yet on one of the steepest climbs,
the vehicle struggled, its tires losing their battle against the
slick ascent. It was then that the decision was made
to engage the four wheel drive, following the instructions given
(07:00):
by a spouse for just such an emergency. The tires
found their grip once more, and the peak of the
hill seemed within reach. At the summit, however, the vehicle
faltered and came to a halt. Despite efforts to engage
the gears, the suv remained immobile, besieged by the relentless storm.
In the grip of this dire predicament, the hope for
(07:22):
a good Samaritan to pass by was silently summoned. Miraculously,
an old pickup truck appeared, driven by a young man
whose presence in the small rural community had never been
noted before. With a smile, he offered assistance braving the
icy onslaught to fix the four wheel drive mechanism. His
quick actions had the Blazer back on its path home
(07:45):
in no time. Gratitude was expressed, and when asked if
he was a local, the stranger simply replied with a
vague oh over yonder left with a sense of wonder,
the employee now had a profound belief in the existence
of guardian angels. That's our Christmas feel good round up
five stories to warm your heart. Hats off to Johnny
(08:06):
Mack for this guest spot. I'm Astor, Ireland, hoping you
carry the spirit of these tales with you today.
Calarugashawk Media.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Hey, I'm Johnny Mack and now through Christmas, twice a
week we're doing bonus episodes. These are five good News
Christmas stories. Here's Astor, Ireland.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
A couple with a passion for Lego has crafted a
wave of yule Tide spirit by constructing a wall, fireplace
and Christmas tree entirely from Lego bricks in their living room.
For nearly thirty years, Mike Addis and Katherine Weightman have
been delighting in the tradition of creating impressive Lego structures
each holiday season. Their past masterpieces include a towering twenty
(00:43):
one foot model of London Bridge and a meticulous twelve
foot replica of Ely Cathedral. This year, the ongoing extension
work on their Cambridgeshire home sparked the inspiration to adorn
a living room wall with a Lego facade embellished with
a Christmas tree, seasonal adornment, and even a fireplace complete
with a whimsical display of Santa's feet dangling down. Amongst
(01:06):
the Lego decor, one can discover tiny mince pies, a
match box and candles with the illusion of flickering flames,
all fashioned from the iconic interlocking blocks. Beyond the creative challenge,
this project has an unexpected benefit. It's been an economical
heat saver thanks to the physical exertion involved in their
nightly bricklaying sessions. Adis revealed that they dedicated two to
(01:31):
four hours each evening for two months to bring their
vision to life. It's quite a social thing and it
keeps us warm too. Adis remarked, you can't believe building lego,
which doesn't involve a lot of movement, would but you
could actually switch the heating off. The tactile activity of
constantly reaching for pieces and assembling them kept them surprisingly warm,
(01:54):
even negating the need for their wood burner in the chill.
For their grand creation, the couple estimated a use of
four hundred thousand lego pieces, with a significant amount dedicated
to ensuring the structural integrity of the brick wall. Despite
their history of elaborate constructs, it was the lego Christmas
(02:14):
Tree that posed the greatest challenge for Mike this year.
Imagine trying to create the shape of a tree in
square blocks, said the retired economics professor. In order to
stand it upright, we had to build it into the wall.
The wall itself is quite heavy and is tied to
our curtain rod. Their lego journey began when they crafted
(02:35):
sculptures with their children, who, now grown, have moved beyond
their lego playing days. Yet Mike and Catherine continue to build,
keeping the family tradition alive in a grand, block by
block fashion. In Michigan, a simple act of kindness transformed
the holiday season for many families. Chad Rose, finding himself
(02:57):
with an extra Christmas tree, decide I'd to post a
free giveaway on Craigslist. The tree, originally a festive prop
for a parade float, became a symbol of generosity as
stories poured in revealing the financial struggles faced by many
during the holidays. Moved by their plight, Rose acquired an
additional forty trees, determined to ensure that no family would
(03:21):
go without. Meanwhile, Ann Poisson's offer to provide ornaments and
trimmings for these trees exemplified the spirit of community and
shared kindness, showcasing how one person's thoughtful gesture can inspire
others to contribute to a cause that brings joy and
warmth to many during the festive season. Last year, on
(03:42):
Christmas morning, The air was filled with excitement as nine
year old Molly couldnt contain her happiness after unwrapping her gifts,
a pair of insulated waiters and a sifting basket. Little
did she know that these gifts would soon lead her
to a remarkable discovery. Her wish list was practical because
it supported her aspiration to one day become a palaeontologist.
(04:04):
She had been fostering this dream through numerous fossil hunting
expeditions with her father along the fossil rich Calvert Cliffs
of Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. Mollie, along with her sister Natalie,
and their father Bruce, were unfazed by the chilly ten
degrees fahrenheit weather that Christmas morning. At nine thirty a m.
With the enthusiasm only a child on Christmas can muster,
(04:28):
Mollie declared her intent to find a Megalodon tooth, a
declaration that felt like a promise. The low tide was
an invitation to venture further into the water, and it
wasn't long before Mollie spotted what she had been searching for.
Approaching her find, she couldn't help but think in awe
of its size. With a combination of excitement and disbelief.
(04:49):
She retrieved the tooth, her joyous shrieks, confirming the significance
of her discovery. A megalodon tooth, a vestige of a
colossal prehistoric shark from fifteen million yuar years ago, now
cradled in the hands of a young and aspiring scientist.
(05:13):
Shoppers at a local Walmart were greeted with an unexpected
holiday miracle when they returned to the store. In a
remarkable act of generosity, an anonymous benefactor had stealthily visited
the East Marlborough Walmart and settled every single outstanding Christmas
layaway balance. Customers ready to make payments or pick up
(05:34):
their on hold items were astounded to learn that twenty
nine thousand dollars worth of goods had been paid for
during their absence. The spirit of Christmas was palpable as
words spread through the store. Staff and shoppers alike were
buzzing with excitement and disbelief over the secret Santa's deed.
The generous individual had hoped to slip away unnoticed, but
(05:55):
fate had a different plan. In a serendipitous encounter, he
crossed paths with a woman who had directly benefited from
his kindness. Overwhelmed with gratitude, she inquired about the name
of her benefactor. Maintaining the festive guise, he replied with
a twinkle in his eye, Chris Kringle, before disappearing, leaving
(06:15):
behind a trail of joy and holiday cheer. Ice and
snow lashed against the office windows as an employee inside
contemplated the perilous journey home. The route stretched twelve miles,
marked by steep hills and dangerous bends, through a landscape
now hostile with winter's touch. A silent prayer for safety
(06:37):
was cast into the howling wind. Their trusty old green blazer,
usually dependable, now fought against the ice encrusted road, bravely
dodging the snow drifts. Yet on one of the steepest climbs,
the vehicle struggled, its tires losing their battle against the
slick ascent. It was then that the decision was made
to engage the four wheel drive, following the instructions given
(07:00):
by a spouse for just such an emergency. The tires
found their grip once more, and the peak of the
hill seemed within reach. At the summit, however, the vehicle
faltered and came to a halt. Despite efforts to engage
the gears, the suv remained immobile, besieged by the relentless storm.
In the grip of this dire predicament, the hope for
(07:22):
a good Samaritan to pass by was silently summoned. Miraculously,
an old pickup truck appeared, driven by a young man
whose presence in the small rural community had never been
noted before. With a smile, he offered assistance braving the
icy onslaught to fix the four wheel drive mechanism. His
quick actions had the Blazer back on its path home
(07:45):
in no time. Gratitude was expressed, and when asked if
he was a local, the stranger simply replied with a
vague oh over yonder left with a sense of wonder,
the employee now had a profound belief in the existence
of guardian angels. That's our Christmas feel good round up
five stories to warm your heart. Hats off to Johnny
(08:06):
Mack for this guest spot. I'm Astor, Ireland, hoping you
carry the spirit of these tales with you today.
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