Christmas Miracles: Magical True Stories of Modern-Day Miracles

by Jamie C. Miller

At Christmas, our hearts are touched by reports of wondrous occurrences that make us stop, reflect, and hope. This luminous book shares true accounts of Christmas miracles -- inspiring events that happened to real people at Christmas time, A Christmas A deaf boy's generosity is miraculously rewarded First Newlyweds take part in the local Christmas pageant -- and receive a surprising lesson in timeless love My Christmas A pro baseball player visits a children's ward to cheer the patients, and is himself transformed A Heart for A series of coincidences brings new life to a little girl The A gentle, mysterious Christmas Eve visitor awes a family Christmas Saved My A rabbi tells how his mother, fleeing the Holocaust, was spared on Christmas Eve George Misses a Sudden car trouble on Christmas night saves a couple's life... and more. Albert Einstein said, "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is." If you believe in miracles -- or want to -- let Christmas Miracles light the candle of hope in your heart this year.

Genres: Christmas, Nonfiction, Holiday, Inspirational

178 pages, Hardcover

First published November 19, 1997

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

12/10 Nice collection of true Christmas stories including one of my favorites about a man and a woman, separated in WWII who were reunited in their old age in the U.S. by both discovering a tablecloth she had embroidered when they were first married. I was surprised how many of the stories focused on material possessions (some from the giver perspective) versus emotional or spiritual miracles.

[Mary Hollister · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book a lot. It is a compilation of true stories of service and miracles that happened around Christmas time.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read, but would be better around Christmas time. Very touching stories of miracles, most made me cry..."for happy".

[David Pyrlik · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book truly is inspirational and it is a perfect reminder that there is still good people in the world and when you put you faith/trust in God anything is possible!

[Celena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Collection of true stories occurring during the Christmas season. I enjoyed all but one of the stories. 🎄

[Kristopher Swinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.4

It wasn't an entirely contrived compilation, but some of the stories didn't merit a place among the others. (Sorry, but at least the second cat story was an improvement on the first.) It seems that they started with the best stories, trailed off, and then concluded with good ones again.

We've heard the story on page 49 before. I confess to finding the tale on page 13 most intriguing. The story on page 9 is, sorry to say, a very sad commentary on the state of Christendom.

But I convey the wrong impression. I was touched any number of times while reading. It was well worth my time.

[Frode · Rating 3 out of 5]

Christmas Miracles: Magical True Stories of Modern-Day Miracles is the work of three editors. They state they are all from storytelling families and that Christmas Eve was when stories were traditionally told in their respective families. This book is a compilation of stories, almost all of them modern and relatively short. Because the stories are told by different people, they come from various places and times, and the situations are varied as well. All, however, have some unusual happening, and all are centered around the Christmas season.

The stories were easy to read and generally enjoyable. Some were a bit of a tearjerker, and some were reflective where the author underwent a greater understanding of the Christmas spirit. Many involve people helping one another in difficult circumstances. Sometimes the storyteller is the helper, and other times he or she is the one being helped. It's a good mix.

I generally read a Christmas story or poem on Christmas Eve after we finish our dinner, so I appreciate books like this since they gather a bunch of suitable stories into a single place. Thanks, ladies, for putting these together.

[Ginger · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderfully written book. This book contains 32 stories of Christmas miracles. They are what I call “feel good” stories. Whether or not you believe in miracles, this is definitely worth taking the time to read….it just might change your mind if you don’t believe in miracles. Although most, if not all, take place at or around Christmas, I don’t think you have to wait and read it around the holidays. So if you’re in the mood to feel good about humanity, pick this up and give it a try!

[Karen Britton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great compilation of Christmas miracles recounted by the people who experienced them. There are many heart-warming stories included. My favorite was the story of the handcrafted banquet cloth that reunited a husband and wife long lost to each other. Read this Christmassy little book for an extra dose of Christmas spirit.

[Caroline Mcphail-Lambert · Rating 5 out of 5]

More heartwarming Christmas stories.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heartwarming stories of Christmas miracles. A wonderful way to start the Christmas season!

[Sandie Mixa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming true stories that will warm your heart. I loved it!

[Laurie Boots · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love true stories about Christmas miracles or any miracles all year round. This did not disappoint

[Sara Elder · Rating 5 out of 5]

My uncle gave this book to me as a Christmas present in 1997. My son and I read most of the short stories during the month of December. So many touching stories!

[J Teresa Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book that helps you to believe in humanity and especially miracles.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read and most of the stories were heart-warming and well-written. I especially liked that many of the miracles in the book were not supernatural, but rather the miracles that come from human kindness and compassion.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love true stories and miracle stories are my favorite. Perfect for the season and perfect miracles. Everyone should read this. It gives me gratitude. Awesome stories. As a Christian I absolutely believe in miracles!

[Sue Klasing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little inspirational book

[Donna Frasor · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read of heart warming stories to further brighten the holiday season. The miracles are not the supernatural kind but actions of human love and compassion.

[Sue Flanagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing true stories written by the people who experienced the miracle. Very inspirational and a great read for Christmas!!!

[Marlene Gibson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, reading the stories of peoples miracles. It's always good to read this type of book, makes you feel good inside. Shows that our Lord is still working for us.

[SKP · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful, Inspiring Stories

A delightful and inspiring collection which I enjoyed reading in December right before Christmas. It truly made me believe in miracles!