‘The greatest anguish followed by the greatest joy’: A family’s unforgettable Christmas Eve

“When Ethan didn’t arrive for dinner, we grew concerned. By midnight, we knew something was wrong.”
Under renovation since December 30, 2019, the Salt Lake Temple is nearing completion.
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“The spirit of Christmas brings out the best in us.”
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Each location offers its own traditions that draw visitors throughout December.
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December 22, 2025 10:23 AM MST
One tradition of the Christmas concert is the reading of the Christmas story in Luke 2.
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The text encourages Latter-day Saints to follow the example of Jesus Christ as they learn, teach, and develop relationships.
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December 17, 2025 09:32 AM MST
Sharon Eubank shares what she does when the world’s suffering overwhelms her.
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December 16, 2025 01:56 PM MST
Sister Amy A. Wright tells of a special experience she had in a post office during one Christmas season.
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The latest wave of updates to the General Handbook includes an adjustment to a portion about editions and translations of the Holy Bible.
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This announcement brings the total number of temples—operating, under construction, or announced worldwide—to 383.
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September 28, 2025 06:00 AM MDT
Do you remember these 10 prophetic invitations?
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September 28, 2025 06:00 AM MDT
Did you know President Russell M. Nelson played the bugle in elementary school? Read these 101 facts about his inspiring life.
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September 26, 2025 02:29 PM MDT
Here are a few ways to press forward when life isn’t looking the way you hoped and prayed it would.
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September 26, 2025 01:40 PM MDT
“To serve in the temple is a sweet experience,” Therese Steadman said. “To serve with family is like icing on the cake.”
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September 26, 2025 09:10 AM MDT
“I wondered why such bad things happened to the very people restoring the gospel. And then I stepped outside the jail.”
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September 25, 2025 03:42 PM MDT
The ideas come from a recent article in Church magazines.
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September 24, 2025 04:05 PM MDT
Sharon believes this approach can lead to more lasting solutions.
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September 24, 2025 01:38 PM MDT
“We thank Thee for this occasion and all it signifies and symbolizes,” the Apostle said in the dedicatory prayer.
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September 23, 2025 03:41 PM MDT
Elder Renlund suggests this approach will help us better recognize revelation.
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