Christmas is the season when we are “guided by the better angels of our nature.” It is a pause in the days of the year which stirs up within us that inherent will to goodness which we are too inclined to suppress. It blacks out for a moment the doctrine of hate which is trying […]
Love involves giving of oneself, as Christ did. Christmastime is a glorious time of happy friendliness and unselfish sacrifice; a time of increased hospitality, devotion, and love; a time of the subduing of selfish impulses; a time of renewing friendships, cementing loosening ties, and the swelling of the heart. It transcends the individual, the family, […]
Even in our day, although two thousand years have passed, there are many who say the same thing that was said on that night in Bethlehem. “There is no room, no room” (see Luke 2:7). We make room for the gifts, but sometimes no room is made for the giver. We have room for the […]
Christmas means giving. The Father gave his Son, and the Son gave his life. Without giving there is no true Christmas, and without sacrifice there is no true worship. There is more to Christmas than neckties, earrings, toys, and all the tinseled stuff of which we make so much. – Gordon B. Hinckley, “Teachings of […]
We have sung the carol “Joy to the world, the Lord is come,” as well we should (Hymns, 1985, no. 201). In our premortal state we shouted for joy as the plan of salvation was unfolded to our view (see Job 38:7). It was there our elder brother Jesus, the firstborn in the spirit of […]
We advise the Saints to enjoy as far as is possible and consistent the pleasures of Christmas time, with that temperance and regard for others which should be observed at this sacred anniversary. Bless the children; provide for the poor; comfort the distressed; visit the widow and the fatherless; forgive those who may be regarded […]
It is often said that the happiest season of the year is Christmas time. I believe that is true because it is then that we have the Christmas spirit in our hearts, which is the spirit of Christ. I wish we might have that spirit every season of the year, every week in the year. […]
Each of us has his own way of remembering. At Christmastime I take delight in visiting the widows and widowers from the ward where I served as bishop. There were eighty-seven then—just nine today. On such visits I never know what to expect, but this I do know: visits like these provide for me the […]
My dear brothers and sisters, may you focus on the temple in ways you never have before. I bless you to grow closer to God and Jesus Christ every day. – Russell M. Nelson, “Focus on the Temple,” Ensign (CR) October 2022