A Christmas Holiday by Brendan Gerad O'Brien

It is that time of year and I love to read feel good Christmas stories.  I got this one and was very disappointed.  Yes, there was the idea that the guy was going to surprise his wife with a trip, but she was in a bad mood and he did not tell her right away.  Then he goes to the pub and decides to raffle off the tickets and get more money.  In the end there is a little twist, but it was just stupid, in my opinion.  Yes, it was a Christmas story.  Yes, it was a short story.  And yes, it was free...... thank goodness. (NOOK)