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Contact: Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist | (630) 229-3104 | publicist@loyolapress.com
CHICAGO, July 25, 2024 — Loyola Press is excited to announce a new book deal with actress and national TV personality Megan Alexander. The tentatively titled coffee-table book The Gifts of Christmas is a practical guide to Advent aimed at helping families bring more meaning to the holiday season.
Alexander shares, “As a mom of three children, I am constantly looking for ways to bring Christ back into Christmas. It is my hope that this book reveals all the deep spiritual meaning behind our holiday traditions, symbols, and stories. Faith has handprints all over the Christmas season, and it has been exciting to research these and now to share them with the world!”
Loyola Press President & Publisher, Joellyn Cicciarelli, shares that “Loyola Press is thrilled to work with Megan Alexander on her latest book. Understanding the history and significance behind our shared Christmas traditions makes the season even more meaningful for families to celebrate together.”
Megan Alexander is available for interviews, Q&A’s, and byline articles around the launch of The Gifts of Christmas to discuss or write on topics highlighting the key elements of her new book:
- Connecting Traditions to Faith: Understanding the Christian roots of beloved Christmas traditions, symbols, and songs.
- Daily Inspiration: 25 days of short stories and practical or spiritual "Gifts" to enrich your Advent season.
- Family-Friendly: Engaging with children about the true meaning of Christmas in a simple and informative way.
- Educational Resource: Fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the holiday's religious significance.
- Encourages Reflection: Daily reflections or actions to embody the spirit of Christmas in meaningful ways.
- Connecting Traditions to Faith: Understanding the Christian roots of beloved Christmas traditions, symbols, and songs.
- Daily Inspiration: 25 days of short stories and practical or spiritual "Gifts" to enrich your Advent season.
- Family-Friendly: Engaging with children about the true meaning of Christmas in a simple and informative way.
- Educational Resource: Fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the holiday's religious significance.
- Encourages Reflection: Daily reflections or actions to embody the spirit of Christmas in meaningful ways.
The Gifts of Christmas will be available in bookstores and wherever books are sold in the Fall of 2025. For interviews with Megan, contact Mary Alice Howard, Social Media & Publicity Specialist, publicist@loyolapress.com.
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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.
About Loyola Press
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The Gifts of Christmas
Written by Megan Alexander
Publication Date: August 2025
Loyola Press | Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-5897-8
Written by Megan Alexander
Publication Date: August 2025
Loyola Press | Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-5897-8