Holidays & Celebrations
These are stories about holidays and celebrations inside prison. Although the extent to which holidays can be celebrated varies by institution, people inside find ways to celebrate special moments together through holiday feasts, often called spreads, and visits with family members. Some institutions hold non-holiday celebrations, such as graduation ceremonies or seasonal festivities. This category also includes memories about holiday experiences before incarceration and reflections about being away from loved ones during the holiday season.
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