The Gift of Christmas 2026

About this event

The Gift of Christmas is a Prestonwood tradition and has become one of the highlights of the Christmas season, with thousands of guests attending every year. This visually stunning multimedia event is complete with special effects, an over 1,000-member cast and choir, live orchestra, flying angels and much more!

The program will keep you fully engaged for a powerful 100 minutes, the perfect length for every family member to enjoy. It is complete with all your Christmas favorites, including the beautiful Living Nativity. Featuring camels and kings, flying angels and eye-popping virtual scenery, the Christmas story comes to life in a breathtaking way. A bold lighting and scenic design gives a unique look to inspire and engage the audience, enhancing the message of The Greatest Story Ever Told! The scenic pieces, costumes and choreography are highlighted by a brilliant, original musical score, arranged and orchestrated just for Prestonwood and this special event.

At the heart of this production will be the simple story of Christmas-the manger, shepherds, Joseph a nd Mary, the Christ child-and the glorious hope we have in our Savior!

It is an awe-inspiring presentation of the true gift of Christmas and an experience not to be missed!

Christmas Buffet

Come early and enjoy a delicious Christmas buffet prior to The Gift of Christmas performance.

BUFFET DATES/TIMES

Friday, Dec. 4 - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 5 - 1:30 & 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 6 - 1:30 & 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 10 - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 11 - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12 - 1:30 & 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 13 - 1:30 & 6:00 p.m.

Your buffet tickets are only good for the date and time stated on your ticket. They may not be used for other meals. There are no refunds and no exchanges for buffet tickets.

Your ticket purchase will be your reservation. (Example: If you purchase four tickets, you will have a reservation for four under the name of the person who purchased the tickets.) Tickets are transferable but not refundable. For more information, e-mail christmasbuffet@prestonwood.org.

Buffet Tickets:

$27.95 for Adults (age 12 & up)

$14.95 for Children (ages 4-11)

* Menu subject to change based on product availability. Also, preparation styles, ingredients and recipes of individual items will finalize closer to the buffet date.

Table assignments will be arranged by the Main Street Café staff in an effort to ensure a positive fellowship experience and accommodate our diners comfortably and efficiently. Large groups (10 or more) may be seated in table clusters. Open/combined table seating may be allowed and incorporated in order to accommodate smaller groups together at larger tables.