‘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.”
One tradition of the Christmas concert is the reading of the Christmas story in Luke 2.
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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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More than a description of an “ordinary diaper and receiving blanket,” this clothing detail suggests several profound truths about Christ.
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December 23, 2025 10:17 AM MST
Here are a few of the articles that resonated most with our readers this year.
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December 22, 2025 05:51 PM MST
The refreshed song was published in the January 2026 issue of the Friend magazine.
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December 22, 2025 02:53 PM MST
The list includes beautiful works of art and a hilarious ward prank.
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December 22, 2025 02:53 PM MST
These inspiring quotes will help you start the new year strong.
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December 22, 2025 02:52 PM MST
“To memorize a scripture is to forge a new friendship.”
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Under renovation since December 30, 2019, the Salt Lake Temple is nearing completion.
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August 05, 2025 01:47 PM MDT
Kenneth Rooks and Lexy Halladay-Lowry both expressed gratitude for their wins on Saturday.
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August 04, 2025 03:53 PM MDT
What would you add to this list?
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August 04, 2025 02:05 PM MDT
The open house is scheduled to begin in April 2027.
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August 01, 2025 12:13 PM MDT
“This explanation helps me better understand my role in preparing for the Second Coming.”
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August 01, 2025 12:08 PM MDT
From paintings to games, these are items newlyweds will use and love.
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July 31, 2025 03:32 PM MDT
“This may be the most memorable thing we did when my sister returned home from serving her mission.”
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Members in this country currently have to cross the Congo River to get to a temple.
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July 30, 2025 03:41 PM MDT
More than a campfire sing-along, the experience solidified the participants’ confidence as disciples of Jesus Christ.
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It is one of the first buildings in the western United States constructed for the deaf community.
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