The day started out okay. There was money in hand and it seemed that the holiday would be a happy one. However, this hope was soon dashed by one setback after another. Pa Smith was normally an optimistic soul but he couldn't help but wonder if the words of his nemesis, Brian Driedger, were right. After everything that he had given to his community, what did he have to show for it? Nothing. Still, his daughter Adrienne had a plan to beat Brian at his own game. Would it work? Pa was skeptical, but he was willing to give it a try. After all, it was Christmas, something had to be done if they wanted a holiday to remember. As it turned out, the results of their actions would surprise them all.

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