🗞️ GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY
🎄 Most Filipinos Expect a Happy Christmas — A recent Social Weather Stations survey shows that 68% of adult Filipinos expect a joyful Christmas celebration this year, a strong sign of optimism and holiday spirit across families and communities. GMA Network
😊 Local News Celebrations & Kindness — From heartfelt personal milestones to community recognition, people around the world are celebrating human connection and shared joy in this holiday season. Times
🌟 Year in Positive Highlights — A local news roundup remembering uplifting stories of the year — from community triumphs to inspiring personal journeys that shaped 2025. WDRB
Good news isn’t always front-page sensational — sometimes it’s the warm, hopeful moments shared among people every day.
🌍 CULTURE
The cultural calendar is rich even in the quiet days before year’s end. From holiday traditions and shared family meals to ongoing student festivals like the Inter-IIT Cultural Meet in India — celebrating music, dance, art, and storytelling — culture continues to bring people together in meaningful ways. The Times of India
Tip: Explore local arts events, holiday markets, or community performances near you — culture doesn’t pause for the holidays.
🧠 TECHNOLOGY
AI Accessibility & Learning Gains — Tech innovation isn’t just corporate buzz anymore — efforts are under way to expand AI education widely. Programs like Amazon’s AI education commitments are reaching hundreds of thousands of students, helping build skills for the future. Vavoza
AI Tools for Everyone: From creative assistants to productivity helpers, emerging tech is increasingly designed to support everyday tasks — not just complex workflows. Vavoza
Technology that invites engagement — not overwhelm — is the tech that sticks.
💼 BUSINESS
Markets Show Holiday Momentum — Major U.S. stock indexes — including the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 — closed higher recently, with AI-related names among the leaders and the S&P 500 marking an all-time closing high. Zacks
This upbeat market energy — even in a typically slow holiday period — suggests investor confidence in innovation and growth trends continuing into 2026.
🎨 ARTS & HUMANITY
In the world of culture and creativity, the arts continue to thrive despite the season’s quieter news cycle. For example, contemporary art prizes like the Richard Mille Art Prize have spotlighted immersive works that resonate across age and origin — weaving meaning through multisensory experiences. ArtAsiaPacific
Art transforms how we see the world — even in the subtler moments between big headlines.
💬 QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Joy is not in things; it is in us.”
— Richard Wagner
A reminder that the holiday spirit isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence, heart, and small acts of kindness.
🍽️ RECIPE OF THE DAY — Vegan Szechuan Stir-Fry Tofu
From MakePureThyHeart.com
Turn up the warmth tonight with this bold, crispy, and spicy plant-based stir-fry. Crispy tofu and colorful veggies come together in savory Szechuan sauce — a comforting meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice. Perfect for a cozy winter evening.
✨ Quick tip: Add a splash of rice vinegar and toasted sesame seeds to elevate the flavor!
TODAY’S TAKEAWAY:
Even when the world feels noisy, there’s a constant thread of goodness — optimism in communities, creativity in culture, innovation in tech, and connection at the dinner table.
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