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Contact: Mary Alice Howard, Social Media and Publicity Specialist | (630) 229-3104 | publicist@loyolapress.com
CHICAGO, September 30, 2025 — Loyola Press celebrates the release of The True Gifts of Christmas by award-winning journalist, actress, and producer Megan Alexander. Since its publication on August 11, 2025, the book has received praise from readers and reviewers who are excited to bring more meaning and intention to their holiday season.
Early reviewers have shared, "It is a beautiful and unique way to count down the 25 days of Christmas" and "it will make a wonderful Christmas gift that people will use year after year."
The True Gifts of Christmas continues Alexander’s work in highlighting the values at the heart of the holiday. Known to many as the host of Small Town Christmas and author of The Magic of a Small Town Christmas, Alexander blends journalistic curiosity with personal storytelling. Her new book invites readers to slow down during one of the busiest times of the year and savor gifts that last: anticipation, warmth, light, joy, and peace.
Loyola Press President and Publisher, Joellyn Ciccarelli, shared, “As the response from readers has shown, people are hungry for ways to make Christmas more meaningful. It’s exciting to hear that families are already eager to incorporate the traditions in the book and start making them their own.”
The True Gifts of Christmas is now available through Loyola Press and major booksellers.
Megan Alexander will be available for interviews, features, and media appearances throughout November 2025, as families begin preparing for Advent and the holiday season.
The True Gifts of Christmas is now available through Loyola Press and wherever books are sold.
For review copies or to schedule and interview with Megan Alexander, contact Mary Alice Howard, Social Media & Publicity Specialist, publicist@loyolapress.com.
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REVIEW COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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). 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
Loyola Press embraces the Jesuit passion for helping people find God in all things. We continue the Jesuit tradition of excellence and service by providing inspiring content for children and adults and by being people for others.
The True Gifts of Christmas
by Megan Alexander
Publication Date: August 11, 2025
Loyola Press | $24.99 |Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-5897-8
by Megan Alexander
Publication Date: August 11, 2025
Loyola Press | $24.99 |Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-8294-5897-8