It was a Christmas gift worth waiting for. A Maryland mother and son have enjoyed some surprise festive leftovers this month after discovering a winning lottery ticket lost over the festive season.

Herrejon took the ticket home to play it and discovered the last-minute Christmas gift was a $7 million jackpot winner. Million-dollar lottery ticket was nearly thrown out, winner says He told the ...

A snowman themed tree as well as one decorated in lottery tickets are just two of the Christmas trees that will be available during the event. Several wreaths and center piece will also be available.

“Here, here’s your gift for Christmas,” Herrejon told lottery officials his father said upon handing him the ticket. Turns out, his father’s last-minute gift would prove to be life-changin ...