An 8-year-old boy brought tears of joy to his mother’s eyes with a heartwarming Christmas surprise. Ruthie Hagmann, the mother, experienced a touching moment captured on TikTok, quickly amassing over 13 million views.
In the video, the boy handed his mother a small gift box, and as she unwrapped it, she began to suspect the thoughtful nature of the present. The glasses and red purse hinted at the surprise within. The anticipation grew as a larger gift box followed, confirming her suspicions.
Upon opening it, she couldn’t hold back her tears—inside was an American Girl doll, identical to the one she cherished in her childhood.
Hagmann shared that she had lost her original American Girl doll, Molly, during frequent relocations after her father’s death. She expressed her deep connection to the doll, which she brought everywhere and was obsessed with.
The emotional impact of the gift was profound for Hagmann, who declared it the „best Christmas present ever“ and the „most thoughtful gift“ she had ever received. She described how her son, during a conversation about toys, learned about her favorite childhood toy and took it upon himself to recreate that cherished connection.
Amazed by her son’s thoughtfulness, Hagmann recounted the moment of realization, expressing gratitude for the unexpected and heartwarming gesture. Her son, Hudson, had kept the surprise a secret for months, meticulously planning to bring joy to his mother.
With the help of her mother-in-law, he successfully located the vintage American Girl doll, Molly, re-released in 2021 for the doll’s 35th anniversary.
The story caught the attention of American Girl, who extended an invitation for Hagmann and her family to visit the American Girl doll café in New York City.
Additionally, they offered to fulfill Hudson’s wish for any Mattel toy, adding an extra layer of sweetness to the unforgettable Christmas surprise. Hagmann expressed her gratitude and hoped to surprise her children with a trip to the Big Apple later in the month.