by Larry Richman | Dec 21, 2020
Yes. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes called “Mormons”) recognize and celebrate Christmas, along with their Christian neighbors. They commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and believe that he is the...
by Larry Richman | Dec 20, 2020
GENTRI has released this #LightTheWorld Christmas music video of “Do You Hear What I Hear.” It features children telling their version of the Christmas story. If there was ever a time to join together to help #LightTheWorld with love and kindness, 2020...
by Larry Richman | Dec 14, 2020
The Canada Calgary Mission shares the Christmas spirit with their website FindingFaithinChrist.org. It is full of resources to help keep Christ at the center of Christmas this year! It has prerecorded Bible Studies to follow along with, family activities, and links to...
by Larry Richman | Dec 11, 2020
Looking for service ideas for your family this Christmas? Here are two good sources for ideas: See Latter-day Saint Charities for ideas on how to volunteer for local and international efforts to serve people of all nationalities and religions. Look for ways to serve...
by Larry Richman | Dec 9, 2020
ChurchofJesusChrist.org has a page with Christmas resources, such as articles, scriptures, stories, videos, and music. Please consider sharing this page with your family and friends this Christmas. You can also find great references for Christmas at...
by Larry Richman | Dec 7, 2020
Watch a virtual tour of Temple Square by sister missionaries and enjoy the Christmas lights and musical performances. Watch the video “Celebrating the Light of the World | A Christmas on Temple Square Performance,” featuring Temple Square sister...
by Larry Richman | Dec 2, 2020
The Church’s Light the World initiative has released two new videos, “The Christ Child: Behind the Scenes” and “Nombre – What Should We Name Him?” The Christ Child: Behind the Scenes Light the World this year features a re-release of the video...
by Larry Richman | Nov 29, 2020
The First Presidency invites everyone to participate in the First Presidency’s Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 6, 2020. The program will include Christmas messages from General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. Because of the pandemic,...
by Larry Richman | Nov 15, 2020
Every year around Christmas, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors a #LightTheWorld initiative that emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World. The Church provides the following resources at LightTheWorld.org in English, Spanish,...
by Larry Richman | Nov 15, 2020
The Christmas lights are ready and musical performances are being recorded for the 2020 Christmas season on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The virtual celebration of the Savior’s birth will be different than in previous years, but will be a beautiful and...
by Larry Richman | Nov 10, 2020
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans for the 2020 #LightTheWorld initiative. Service Ideas Beginning November 15, LightTheWorld.org will provide service ideas, such as the following: Volunteer opportunities through JustServe.org The...
by Larry Richman | Nov 7, 2020
The First Presidency invites everyone to participate in the First Presidency’s Christmas devotional broadcast on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. mountain standard time. The program will include Christmas messages by General Authorities and General Officers of...
by Larry Richman | Oct 26, 2020
Christmas celebrations on Temple Square in Salt Lake City are cancelled because of COVID-19. But you can participate in virtual Christmas concerts instead. You can submit your own Christmas video performances that will be edited into concerts and broadcast...
by Larry Richman | Feb 2, 2020
In an email to people who participated in the 2019 #LightTheWorld initiative, the Church sent the following email: #LightTheWorld 2019: Thank You As we look back at last year’s #LightTheWorld, we can’t help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude for your...
by Larry Richman | Dec 25, 2019
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...