A heartwarming Christmas surprise orchestrated by a group of young boys in Scotland has captured the nation's attention after a video of their festive antics went viral on social media.
The Festive Surprise
On 22 November at 16:36, a group of five friends decided to spread some Christmas spirit in their local community with a modern twist on the classic 'knock down ginger' prank. Instead of ringing a doorbell and running away, they prepared a musical performance for the unsuspecting residents.
The entire event was captured on the homeowner's Ring doorbell camera. The footage shows the boys eagerly ringing the bell, only to be met with an automated message stating, "We can't answer the door right now, but if you would like to leave a message, you can do it now."
Seizing the opportunity, the group burst into a harmonious, a cappella rendition of Wham!'s classic hit, 'Last Christmas'. They sang the iconic first verse perfectly, with one boy even hitting the high-pitched "special" note that impressed viewers online.
Going Viral and Public Reaction
After their performance, one boy explained their mission, with his friends joining in: "Excuse me, this is to get you in the Christmas spirit! Bye!" Another added a cheerful "Love you!" before they started to leave on their bikes. In a comical moment, they briefly ran back towards the house, thinking they had heard the residents, only to confirm no one was home.
The homeowner later shared the one-minute clip on TikTok under the username @xec0809x, captioning it: "There are good kids around!! Gutted I wasn’t home!!" The post resonated deeply, quickly amassing 1.2 million views and nearly 190,000 likes.
The comments section overflowed with positivity. One user suggested the clip should be the "Ring doorbells UK Christmas ad," while others described it as "so random but so cute." Many highlighted how this simple act of kindness could brighten someone's difficult day, and several defended teenagers, stating, "Teenagers get a bad reputation because of naughty ones these boys are amazing."
A Mission of Christmas Cheer Accomplished
The boys set out with a clear goal: to inject some festive joy into their neighbourhood. The viral success of their video means they have achieved that on a massive scale, spreading their wholesome Christmas spirit far beyond their Scottish street.
This charming incident serves as a powerful reminder of the positive impact of community spirit and the simple joys that define the festive season for many across the UK.
