by Larry Richman | Dec 2, 2025
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the 2025 Light the World video, The First Christmas Story, Retold by Children, inviting people to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by sharing His light with others. The video features children reenacting...
by Larry Richman | Dec 1, 2025
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a page of Christmas resources, including ideas for celebrating Christmas and articles about what Christmas means to us. It also contains answers to common questions, a link to Light the World resources, and...
by Larry Richman | Nov 28, 2025
Looking for Latter-day Saint gifts for Christmas? Here are the key sources: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers thousands of products in their online store and in physical distribution stores. LDSBookstore.com offers scriptures in over 40 colors,...
by Larry Richman | Nov 21, 2025
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites individuals, families, and friends to watch the First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 6:00pm MST. The Christ-centered devotional will...
by Larry Richman | Nov 17, 2025
Light the World is a special invitation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by sharing His light with others during the Christmas season through acts of kindness. The Church has published a page of Light the...
by Larry Richman | Nov 12, 2025
Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this Christmas season by helping those in need around the world. This year, Light the World giving machine kiosks will be in more locations than ever—126 cities across 21 countries and on six continents. Each customized machine is...
by Larry Richman | Dec 25, 2024
Jesus Christ is the gift of Christmas. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) See Christmas.ChurchofJesusChrist.org for music, videos, and...
by Larry Richman | Dec 6, 2024
The Church has published a new children’s song for Christmas. Watch “Gloria” in the video below: Print sheet music. Also in Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Watch more videos for children on the Church’s Gospel For Kids channel on YouTube....
by Larry Richman | Dec 1, 2024
When angels announced the birth of Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago, their message was one of goodness and joy (see Luke 2:10). Wherever you are this Christmas season, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages everyone to echo that message by bringing...
by Larry Richman | Nov 19, 2024
This year, the Light the World Giving Machines will be in 106 cities in 13 countries—including the first in Africa and Asia. Giving Machines are a unique and memorable way to give goods and services directly to someone in need this Christmas season. More than 500...
by Larry Richman | Nov 18, 2024
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites individuals, families and friends to participate in the First Presidency’s annual Christmas devotional on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. The devotional will...
by Larry Richman | Nov 7, 2024
As you consider Christmas gifts this year, think about some of these Latter-Day Saint items available at Church distribution centers or online at store.ChurchofJesusChrist.org. The Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos about the Savior’s life and teachings from the four...
by Larry Richman | Mar 5, 2024
During the 2023 Christmas season, a record number of Giving Machines were available to the public as part of the Light the World initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Red vending machines were set up in 61 locations around the world, allowing...
by Larry Richman | Dec 23, 2023
The Church Christmas video “He Was Born for You” reminds us that, regardless of where you are or who you’re with, Christ was born for you. Jesus Christ was born to save us, and He is with us through every struggle, every trial, every disappointment...
by Larry Richman | Dec 21, 2023
The holidays can trigger a mixture of emotions for many individuals, especially for those who have experienced loss or a discouraging life event. There is also a certain invisible pressure to feel happy around the holidays which can be difficult for those who are...