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The holidays have a way of setting the mood—slowing things down, softening everyone's edges, and reminding us to look for the good around us. And if you're hoping to keep riding that feeling at least a little longer, we've got just the thing.

'Well That's Wholesome' is a Facebook group that unites over 56K members dedicated to lifting each other up. From lucky coincidences to random acts of kindness, this online community has all the proof you need that being a decent person is never out of season.

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    With so much negativity in today's news, feel‑good stories have become pretty hard to just stumble upon on the internet.

    A survey of more than 2,000 British adults found that over half (56%) actively seek out uplifting content, and nearly half (45%) agree that when they view positive stories and inspiring posts online, it improves their mood for the day.

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    High school students volunteering to carry caskets for homeless veterans in a sweet and wholesome moment to cleanse your feed.

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    MrsFettesVette
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    We should be asking ourselves why this is necessary. No veteran should be homeless.

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    According to the study's results, nearly one in three people turn to social media for their daily positivity boost (31%), with animal videos and memes (23%) and random acts of kindness posts (21%) being the most smile-inducing types of content.

    Other popular choices include light-hearted “when things go wrong” videos (16%) and travel or holiday pictures and videos (15%).

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    Colorful chalk message on a blackboard in a forest expressing kindness, perfect sweet and wholesome pics to cleanse your feed.

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    Owen
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. I help the homeless and the j*nkies around my city. Because I like to, and I've been there. They always remember me.

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    The end of the day is usually when people do this, with bedtime (14%) being the most popular time to seek out something wholesome, followed by that brief window between waking up and getting out of bed in the morning (10%).

    People spend, on average, two hours each day seeking out positive content, increasing to almost four hours for those aged 16–24. Platform of choice also differs depending on generation: while Gen Z visits TikTok as their go-to for uplifting content (42%), the 55+ age bracket is more likely to head to Facebook (70%).

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    AtMostAFabulist
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    They are all fluffy, they are all loafs, all of their ears are up. Of course they are all the same.

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    Text message exchange showing a sweet and wholesome moment between husband and wife, perfect for wholesome pics.

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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clever pup. Watched and understood the rules

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    However, sometimes you have to work for it. One in four (25%) scroll across different social media channels until they find something that touches them, compared to nearly 20% of people who regularly go to the same platform.

    When it comes to spreading the good, 19% will send posts to their friends or family directly, or tag a friend (15%), hoping it will make them laugh (43%) or induce the same fuzzy positivity they felt themselves (30%).

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    Niki
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What I am hearing is that a kerfluffle could be a positive....

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    Owen
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A baby gym. I'm not sure if that sounds wholesome or dystopian.

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    Older man in red sweater handing out chocolates and cards in a classroom, a sweet and wholesome moment to cleanse your feed.

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    So he was a D!ck, but not a d!ck.

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    It's not just habit that leads us to seek out uplifting content online. "Research shows that people viewing mental health memes report a positive experience, with the meme facilitating a humorous, often ironic take on what might be a negative situation," says Lynn Zubernis, Ph.D., a professor at West Chester University in Pennsylvania.

    "That the memes are shared and others respond with agreement can be a form of peer social support and a validation of the poster’s experience. The humorous interpretations can also facilitate cognitive reappraisal of negative thoughts and experiences, helping people understand and cope with their own situations better."

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    Elderly man in hospital bed cared for by family while EMTs finish mowing lawn outside, sweet and wholesome moment.

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    Rahb in Oz
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    EMTs/ambulance paramedics are the most amazing and wonderful people you could ever hope to meet. I have unfortunately needed several trips to hospital this year, and every one of the ambos had a heart of gold! Not to mention the amazing nurses, who do all the hard work once you get there.

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    Barbara Wilcock
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I lost my father recently. This picture full of pure love

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    LB
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww cute

    Andrew Keir
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there's one advance (most of) the human race have made during my life, it's acceptance of people who march to the beat of a different drum. Your body, your rules. And proudly so.

    Jaya
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful. Not always the case of course. I immediately lost a couple of friends after coming out. But if that happens, you will overcome that too, that pain will heal. Being out of the closet has made me so much more happy than I ever expected it too.

    Bewitched One
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    Well s***w those friends then. They didn’t deserve your friendship anyway

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    Anna Purnell
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    Weeping. Lovely.

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    Elderly couple wearing eclipse glasses outdoors, sharing a sweet and wholesome moment during a solar eclipse.

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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ❤️ 💙 💜

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    Framed meme in a grandma’s house showing stick figure entering and a round figure leaving, sweet wholesome pic to cleanse feed.

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    Steff
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After my gran died I helped my mom pack up her apt., she had a framed magazine pic of Blake Shelton in her bedroom, it was awesome; Icon.

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    Person working on laptop at home office with four sleeping kittens nearby in a sweet and wholesome scene to cleanse your feed.

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    Her face!!! 😍

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    Janet Graham
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    1 week ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of us put our deceased T-shirt over his pillow so we can still snuggle.

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    Beak Hookage
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I miss my cool grandpa. (I don't miss my evil uncool grandpa. Guess which one passed away first by a very wide margin, sigh).

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    Text about starting to clap when a friend arrives at a party described as a perfect wholesome prank in sweet and wholesome pics.

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    Apatheist
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do the same thing when someone leaves...

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    She looks stunning in both pictures.

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    Text message conversation showing a sweet and wholesome secret between grandpa and grandchild about playing Words With Friends.

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    Owen
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I introduced my Mum to Angry Birds a few years back. She is now way better than me.

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    Owen
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you get old, your money won't mean anything. But your memories will.

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    Just say no to Owl burritos!

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger carrying Mr. Bean on a chair labeled all of humanity, representing sweet and wholesome pics.

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    Niki
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The next time someone tells me "those who can't do, teach," I'm gonna refer them to this image.

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    Cute black and white comic showing sweet moments between a person and their dog, capturing wholesome feelings.

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    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a nightmare about not being able to find Melvin, my dog. Melvin passed away in October. I woke up bawling.

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    nomnomborkbork
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweet and faithful animal assistants who love their jobs.

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    AtMostAFabulist
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    That's a good photo. In spite of the eye.

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    Tweet from Average Dad sharing a sweet and wholesome moment about a queen sized blanket and playful wife response.

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    Raymond Core
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    5 minutes after you leave your house. The dog: What if he never comes back? The cat: Who?

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    Andrew Keir
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might be worth giving new friend's parents a brief 'heads-up' about your boy's challenge, though

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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always apologise when this happens, I feel so guilty because cleaners work so hard.

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    Two cartoon characters in colorful sweaters walking happily in autumn leaves, evoking sweet and wholesome vibes.

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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're wearing each other's jumper.

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    Meeting Participation ✔️

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    Couple relaxing on a green couch, sharing a sweet and wholesome moment about Valentine’s Day care and appreciation.

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    Angela C
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. Valentine's is one day. It matters far more how they treat you the other 364 days of the year

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    Owen
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    2 weeks ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is an electric pokemon.

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    Close-up of a surprised man blushing after saying love you to best friend, sweet and wholesome pics to cleanse your feed.

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    My bestie mis-typed "luv u" to "luu u" one time while texting. So now we end every text and phone convo with "luuuuuu u!"

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    B Hobbs
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Quick, I need to find a hooman to jump on, curl up in their lap, and warm up my cold wet paws!"

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    Andrew Keir
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They can be so cute like that ...

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    Man reluctantly rearranging living room for wife's Instagram snow angel boomerangs, capturing sweet and wholesome moments.

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    Owen
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't entirely know what a snow angel boomerang is, but I like this.

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    Two men shaking hands in an office, expressing wholesome family moments, fitting sweet and wholesome pics theme.

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    JB
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First cousins once removed, but your point is taken.

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    Rahb in Oz
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next she needs to tell you how to spell. Fair exchange!

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    Old spreadsheet of wholesome plans for a dad's holiday, capturing sweet family moments to cleanse your feed.

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    Cee Cee
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    St Fagan's - Welsh Folk Museum and well worth a visit.

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    Positive message text encouraging good luck and kindness, perfect wholesome pics to cleanse your feed with uplifting words.

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    Andrew Keir
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    2 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or as Stephen Fry says, "May something surprisingly nice happen to you"