The True Gifts of Christmas: Unwrapping the Meaning Behind Our Most Cherished Traditions

by Megan Alexander

Overview

25 Traditions to Cherish!

In The True Gifts of Christmas, beloved television host and bestselling author Megan Alexander invites readers on a heartwarming journey through the deeper meaning of our most cherished Christmas traditions. With almost two decades on Inside Edition and Thursday Night Football, Megan has built a career centered on connecting people to the stories that matter. Her holiday special Small Town Christmas celebrates small-town communities and the magic of the Christmas season, and this spirit of wonder and discovery inspires The True Gifts of Christmas.

Through 25 festive entries, readers enjoy a heartfelt countdown to Christmas that uncovers the significance behind everything from candy canes and angel decorations to mistletoe and stockings. Each tradition is presented as a daily “gift” with its own backstory, illuminating how these beloved symbols remind us of values like generosity, joy, light, and peace. Megan’s warm storytelling style and thoughtful insights reveal the reasons for the season with her fresh perspectives on the cultural and religious origins of holiday customs.

Gather your loved ones, pour some hot cocoa, and let The True Gifts of Christmas take you home to the heart of the holiday season.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780829458978
Publisher:	Loyola Press
Publication date:	08/11/2025
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Megan Alexander has worked as a national host for CBS television for almost two decades, regularly seen on “Inside Edition” and “Thursday Night Football.” She is the author of three best-selling books (Faith in the Spotlight, and the kids’ books One More Hug and The Magic of a Small Town Christmas) and is currently working on her fourth book The Gifts of Christmas - on bookshelves Fall 2025. She produced and hosted the holiday travel show Small Town Christmas which aired on UPTV. Megan has acted in films like Space Warriors, Redeemed, Gods Not Dead 3, The Church Thinks We’re Dating and Back to the Goode Life. She starred in television shows like ABC’s Nashville and CMT’s Still the King.  She loves speaking on the topic of faith and work at church conferences and prayer breakfasts. She is a married mama of three children living in Nashville.