I think of a few lines penned by Charles D. Meigs from an experience that happened years ago in the life of General [William] Booth, who wanted to send a message at Christmas time to every Salvation Army post throughout the world. He wanted to send it by cable. He recognized the great cost, so […]
If you would understand what you get in exchange for giving up the childish illusion concerning Christmas, you could look forward to the greatest of all discoveries. If you could just know that at your age you can find and can have that “little-kid” feeling again about Christmas. If you understand Christmas at all, you […]
We sing, “The stars in the heavens looked down where He lay.” The on-looking universe, created by Jesus under the Father’s direction, contained “worlds without number” (Moses 1:33). In that sense, Christ was cradled not only in a manger but also in the midst of His own vast creations. – “The Neal A. Maxwell Quote […]
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 […]