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