‘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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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.
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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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November 18, 2025 10:25 AM MST
“Humbled, I did my best to accept the pain, to believe in what I couldn’t imagine—that God would make something out of this.”
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The historic event marked a significant milestone for the Church in the Caucasus region.
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November 17, 2025 03:08 PM MST
“When I called the doctor’s office and explained what I’d seen, they told me to bring Reuben in right away.”
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November 14, 2025 01:37 PM MST
After losing two siblings, Gill couldn’t shake the feeling that, somewhere, their spirits lived on.
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This announcement fills the gap left by Elder Gérald Caussé, who was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
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November 14, 2025 11:53 AM MST
Mission President Gregory D. Roney dedicated the visitors’ center as a “place of gathering to invite all to come to know [God’s] beloved Son better.”
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November 13, 2025 10:11 AM MST
Although they had not yet learned about God, both believed in some kind of higher power.
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November 13, 2025 09:19 AM MST
“Elder Brown’s testimony was so powerful it caught my teenager’s attention from the other room,” one mother shared.
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November 12, 2025 02:15 PM MST
To help each grandchild feel special, President Oaks has a tradition of honoring a “Grandchild of the Month.”
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