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The Happy Pod: The shop that opened for hugs at Christmas

The Happy Pod: The shop that opened for hugs at Christmas

Update: 2024-12-28
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We meet the family who kept their shop open on Christmas Day to help locals feel less lonely. Also, the parents creating visual memories for their children and the restaurant where most of the staff have Down's Syndrome.

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The Happy Pod: The shop that opened for hugs at Christmas

The Happy Pod: The shop that opened for hugs at Christmas

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