Watch this sneaky soldier shock his excited family when he returns home for Christmas

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A soldier had a special Christmas gift for his family -- himself!

He'd told his mom that he wouldn't make it to the Christmas festivities due to his Army commitments. However, he had a wonderful surprise planned. Sneaking back home, he arrived for the ho, ho, ho holidays to screams of delight from his loved ones.

Watch this soldier surprise his family by returning unannounced for the holidays.

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