Saving Christmas, and Other Holiday Stories

December 24, 2019 by Emily Harris Greene

Merry Christmas from Prison Fellowship!

At Prison Fellowship®, we love to celebrate Christmas! Here are four of our favorite Christmas stories from over the years for you to enjoy.


SAVING CHRISTMAS

saving christmas

In a moment, the Blue Ridge decorating party turned into a search party.

The last thing anyone at Blue Ridge Fellowship church expected was a robbery. But two days before the big Christmas party, all the Angel Tree® gifts were stolen. What they needed now was a Christmas miracle.

READ THIS EXCITING CHRISTMAS STORY

IS ANGEL TREE FOR REAL?

When Doug heard churches wanted to buy Christmas presents for his children, he thought it sounded like a scam. Was Angel Tree for real? Who would do something nice for a prisoner like him?

READ MORE

GOD WITH US

Christmas can be a lonely season, especially when families are separated. But as Rocio and her three children learned, we can take joy in knowing that God is with us every step of the way.

READ MORE

 

INSIDER: JOMINIQ'S VERY FIRST CHRISTMAS

As a kid, Jominiq's only exposure to Christmas was from watching TV. Until he went to prison.

READ MORE

A NOT-SO-MERRY CHRISTMAS

A scandalous pregnancy. Political unrest. An unconventional delivery room.

READ MORE
Story Disclaimer
Prison Fellowship is founded on the conviction that all people are created in God's image and that no life is beyond God's reach. To that end, we often share stories of lives that have been impacted by our work in prisons around the country. Prison Fellowship does not condone–or require full disclosure of–the crimes committed by those enrolled in our programs, and we take the repercussions of those crimes seriously. Nor do we encourage prisoners to disregard the rules and regulations of their correctional facilities. It is our sincere goal to present our content in a way that is sensitive to all concerned parties, while presenting examples of men and women who once broke the law and are now being transformed and mobilized to serve their neighbors. If you have concerns about the content we share, please feel free to contact us directly

4 WAYS TO MINISTER TO CHILDREN WITH INCARCERATED PARENTS

Angel Tree starts with a gift. But what happens when the last present is opened, the decorations are packed away, and a new year starts? The Angel Tree program ministers to prisoners’ children not just at Christmas but all year. Here are four ways you can help Angel Tree kids and their families throughout the year.

READ MORE

DID YOU ENJOY THIS ARTICLE?

Make sure you don' t miss out on any of our helpful articles and incredible transformation stories! Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter, and you' ll get great content delivered directly to your inbox.

Your privacy is safe with us. We will never sell, trade, or share your personal information.

Filed Under: Prison Fellowship News & Updates, Video

SELECT A TOPIC

  • Advocacy & Reentry
  • Angel Tree
  • Families of Prisoners
  • Feature Stories
  • From the CEO
  • Hope Events
  • Inside Journal
  • Press Releases
  • Prison & Prisoners
  • Prison Fellowship Academy
  • Prison Fellowship International
  • Prison Fellowship News & Updates
  • Reentry
  • Second Chance Month
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Warden Exchange

MOST POPULAR

Prison Fellowship Awarded $5 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment Inc. To Broaden Its Reach in Sharing Stories of Radical Restoration

December 11, 2025

My Story: Brandy

December 10, 2025

Pain Into Purpose

December 8, 2025

LATEST VIDEOS

WATCH ALL VIDEOS