A 12-year-old girl named Thalia is described as wandering the streets on Christmas Eve, searching for food and longing for a family to belong to.

Despite the festive decorations and celebrations she passes by, Thalia’s reality is far from joyful as she rummages through garbage cans in search of sustenance. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a wallet in a wealthy neighborhood’s garbage, leading her to an abundance of food and eventually, an incredible discovery. Read the full story here ▶