The Happy Pod: The cafe spreading the joy of dance

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We hear from a cafe in Massachusetts that spreads joy by asking customers to dance as they enter. Also: the toys made from cigarette butts; a community library destroyed by fire reopens; and Italy's festive Krampus Run.

14 Dec 7AM English United Kingdom News

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