‘Ho-ho-ho, people!’: Guy spends $5,000 to settle credit card debt for strangers instead of buying Christmas gifts for his estranged, self-centered family, turning family drama into holiday cheer

This guy cut ties with his self-centered family over the summer but found a silver lining that would start to heal the hole in his heart using random acts of kindness towards strangers. 

Christmas can get expensive. For those who don't get holiday bonuses, gift-giving can be a stressful expense that builds on top of our usual bills. Especially for the man in our next story, who realized he was accustomed to spending about $5,000 on family Christmas gifts every year! That's a hefty price tag for some nicknacks, pajama pants, and this year's new calendar…

After a blowout fight over the summer, he cut ties with his family and found himself estranged for the holidays. Rather than wallow, he decided to use the money he'd normally spend on gifts for his entitled family members to pay off the outstanding debts of several strangers. Now that's a holiday gift that's more meaningful than the monetary value. 

Read on for all of the details of this wholesome Christmas tale that'll revive your holiday spirit–because regardless of your family dynamic, you can always make a difference in SOMEONE'S life with even the simplest gestures.