The subject of these stories ranges from saints to single mothers, from Depression-era childhoods and poverty to times of great peace and prosperity. 

Together they serve to remind us of the miracle, faith, transformation, and mystery that live in the spirit of Christmas. Stories include:

• "Dad's Perfect Christmas Tree" by David Perata 
• "Christmas at Stanbrook Abbey" by Mary Hazel Hastings 
• "A Depression Christmas" by Lester Luther
• "Our Last Family Christmas" by Sean Patrick 
• "The Christmas of Our Family Parade" by Charlotte Forslund
• "Christmas with the Saints" by Terry Matz 
• “Margaret O'Fallen's Glorious Christmas" by Sean Patrick 
• "The Day I Cried over Spilled Laundry" by Patricia Lorenz
• "Staying Up on Christmas Eve" by Christopher DeVinck 
• "An Orphan's Christmas" by John Mattson