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LONDON -- Whether you love it or loathe it, Christmas brings out the best in all of us.It's a time for generosity and kindness -- two things that often arise from the most unexpected of circumstances.。
SEE ALSO:Couple Pays It Forward With Big Tip for Bad Service。One shopper at the Trafford Centre, Manchester, found herself on the receiving end of an unexpected act of generosity. Jemma -- whose surname is unknown -- was shopping for gifts in cosmetics store LUSH with her son when her card was declined.After the card was declined a second time, Jemma told the cashier to keep the gifts behind the till while she went to an ATM. When she returned soon after, the cashier handed Jemma a bag and told her that someone had purchased the gifts for her and left a note. 。
The note, which was written on the receipt, read: "I know how stressful this time of year can be!
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"I was in shock and asked her who the woman was I went round looking for her which I couldn't find her I just wanted to say thank you and I really appreciate what she has done!!!" wrote Jemma in a Facebook post, shared to the Trafford Centre’s Facebook page by Zara Chowdhury. 。
"Goes to show there are some really nice people in the world xxx," wrote Jemma. 。
In the post -- which has been shared over 10,000 times -- Jemma urged others to help her find the woman who kindly paid for her gifts. She said she wants to thank the woman in person. 。
Looks like the Christmas spirit is very much alive and well!
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