‘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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December 03, 2025 02:00 PM MST
A teen made this profound statement while teaching Sunday School.
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President Christofferson spoke during a devotional on Tuesday, December 1, 2025, at Brigham Young University.
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December 02, 2025 02:21 PM MST
Sometimes God does indeed intercede, and other times it feels like no help is coming. These are among the conundrums we navigate in mortality.
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December 01, 2025 01:48 PM MST
From spiritual favorites to uplifting novels, use this list to give the gift of a good read.
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December 01, 2025 11:51 AM MST
Try these fun (and simple!) ideas for creating strong bonds and lasting memories.
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The video features children reenacting and reciting the Nativity story.
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December 01, 2025 09:34 AM MST
“Many hands make light work,” said Provo MTC President Stephen W. Owen. “And boy, there are a lot of hands.”
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November 28, 2025 06:00 AM MST
“For some siblings, a departing elder or sister missionary feels akin to grieving a death.”
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November 26, 2025 04:22 PM MST
“We sometimes talk about hearing a voice,” Elder Renlund writes. “But that may not be the way you sense the Holy Ghost.”
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