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A reunion full of affection, good humor and emotion took over social media this Christmas. A 99-year-old great-grandfather and a 95-year-old great-grandmother shared a rare and moving moment, which quickly captivated thousands of Internet users. The scene was recorded and published by his great-grandson Arthur Henriquereaching 539 thousand likes and more than 10 thousand comments.
Video published by great-grandson Arthur Henrique already has 539 thousand likes and more than 10 thousand comments on social media/Photo: Reproduction
Even though they were separated for more than 40 years, the two maintained a bond marked by affection and respect. At the reunion, the atmosphere was light and joyful. Upon seeing her great-grandfather walking with the help of a cane, her great-grandmother joked: “He’s worse than me, thank God”, drawing laughter from family members and those watching the video. Then, he approaches and gives her a kiss on the cheek, a simple gesture that moved thousands of people.
The story behind the reunion also draws attention. In a period marked by strong prejudice, they faced resistance from their families to experience a love considered unlikely for the time: he, a descendant of enslaved people, and she, of Italian origin. The union resulted in six children and a family that today includes children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In the comments on the publication, internet users highlighted the scene as a true “Christmas treasure”, extolling the value of memory, love and family. The viral reunion reinforces that some bonds are eternal and that stories lived with affection cross time, moving generations — on and off social media.
