‘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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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
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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April 04, 2025 03:46 PM MDT
“She referenced it to guide us, comfort us, and reassure us,” Sister Holland’s daughter, Mary Alice, tells LDS Living.
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April 03, 2025 01:00 PM MDT
About the author: Thomas Ollis, from Taylorsville, Utah, graduated with a degree from BYU-Idaho, supported by BYU-Pathway Worldwide. He now works as a job coach for Deseret Industries.
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April 02, 2025 11:48 AM MDT
An ideal starting point for approaching the house of the Lord is recognizing it as a place of love and belonging.
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By  KSL
April 02, 2025 09:46 AM MDT
The youth group and their leaders traveled nearly 5,000 miles to Utah to see general conference.
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April 02, 2025 06:00 AM MDT
When a leader speaks at general conference, interpreters intensely focus on translating the message into multiple languages for millions of listeners.
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April 02, 2025 05:00 AM MDT
Do you know there are 1,300 parking stalls in the underground parking of the Conference Center? Or that there are 50,000 miles of electrical wiring?
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April 01, 2025 01:41 PM MDT
We’ve compiled a list of books that would be perfect to read in the Easter season.
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April 01, 2025 09:48 AM MDT
“I remember when she walked in the door,” Travis says. “She was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen in my life.”
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March 31, 2025 10:41 AM MDT
“My conviction that the Savior’s church is true does not mean that I assume it is perfect.”
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