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Here's Aster Ireland. A new boxer puppy named Mercy joined a family,
her name unknowingly predicting the grace she would bring. As a vivacious creature,
Mercy would leap out of bed at the crack of dawn and remain spirited throughout
the day. When a Christmas tree graced the family home, expectations of playful
disorder were high. Surprisingly, Mercy showed no fascination with the tree or the
gifts, even ignoring a box of dog treats that lay underneath. The parents,
accustomed to the typical canine curiosity, waited for the impending seasonal chaos.
Yet Mercy stayed curiously detached, unlike their previous dogs, who had a penchant
for holiday disruptions. As Christmas approached, the family was shocked to find their
living room bereft of its festive decorations save for the unscathed tree. Initial fears
of burglary dissipated when a path of shredded ribbons and paper led to the backyard.
There, under the glow of the porch light, was Mercy surrounded by
a collection of opened presents, the quiet culprit of a nighttime escapade. Remarkably,
after her feast of various edibles, Mercy was in good health. The
family, though amused by the disarray, was left with the quandary of acknowledging
gifts whose tags had been lost in the fray. The answer came in a
moment of inspiration, when Mercy was found cuddling a half eaten doughnut. This
scene was captured and transformed into thank you cards, with the playful note thank
you for thee and the full story enclosed. It served as a whimsical reminder
that the heart of the holiday season lies in forgiveness and goodwill, a sentiment
perfectly demonstrated by Mercy. The enchanting tale of Santa Claus soaring through the sky
with his team of reindeer has captivated generations, yet its origins remain a topic
of speculation. A hypothesis suggests that the legend of Santa may trace back to
the practices of shamans in Siberia and the Arctic, who distributed hallucinogenic mushrooms during
the winter Solstice celebrations. Reindeer native to these frosty realms and the tribesmen who
consumed these psychedelic fungi may have experienced visions of the animals taking flight. According
to a narrative shared by Donald Fister, a Harvard University biologist with expertise in
fungi, in a twenty twelve Live Science interview, not only are these reindeer
known to ingest the mushrooms themselves, but the shamans would also sometimes partake in
the animal's urine during spiritual ceremonies. Carl Ruck, a Boston University classics professor,
humorously noted in his conversation with Live Science flying Reindeer, it seems that
the common awareness is shifting towards the idea that Santa's journey with his reindeer is
more of a psychedelic experience. Despite this, some scholars dismissed the theory as
fanciful and without merit. In Michigan, a simple act of kindness transformed the
holiday season for many families. Chad Rose, finding himself with an extra Christmas
tree, decided 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 go without. Meanwhile, and 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, some police officers spread holiday cheer
in an unexpected way. Instead of issuing traffic tickets, they are surprising motorists
with turkeys. The initiative, dubbed Operation Turkey Warning, was the brainchild of
Alan Lake, a retired Air Force colonel, in collaboration with the local police
department. Drivers expecting a ticket were instead sent off with a frozen turkey,
a dollar twenty five gift certificate, and just a warning. Shorewood Police Chief
Phil Arnold noted the community's positive reaction, with many expressing gratitude for the gesture
touched by the kindness and the spirit of the holidays. And our final story
today is about some Christmas trees with a surprising power source. Creative holiday displays
at zoos and aquariums are not a common, but a particularly innovative one emerged
from an aquarium in Kamakura, Japan. Here visitors were charmed by a Christmas
tree which was uniquely illuminated using the power harnessed from electric eels. Within the
eel's habitat, two aluminum panels were installed and the eel's movements were converted into
electrical energy. This energy was sufficient to light up a string of twinkling white
lights adorning a Christmas tree that stood six point five feet tall. Electric eels
possess specialized organs filled with cells capable of storing power akin to miniature batteries.
These cells release a sudden charge of around six hundred volts when the eels need
to hunt or defend themselves, delivering a jolt with five times the energy of
a typical US wall outlet. And those are your five good News Christmas stories
for today. Thanks to Johnny Mack for letting me sit in. I'm Master
Ireland, wishing you a great day,