Boston’s Christmas spirit is alive and well—despite a tough year for local tree farmers, those rainy spring weekends pulled off a true holiday save. Even better, the MBTA’s tough 2024 shutdowns are finally paying off: Red and Orange Line trips are way up, ridership is bouncing back, and the agency even beat its fare goals by $8 million. Add in some amazing community wins—like a student-run bodega, free meals for SNAP recipients, and a teacher hosting 30 exchange students for Thanksgiving—and it feels like Boston’s heart is bigger than ever. Which local story made you smile most? #News #Boston #MBTA