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Watch: What (and What Not) to Say Videos That Will Save You This Holiday Season

Gatherings with family and friends are what make the holidays the holidays. There's nothing like catching up with friends over delicious party food or spending some quality time with your family as you exchange gifts.

Mormons in sports: John Beck and the high school tuba player

Washington Redskins quarterback John Beck got his opportunity to start a game this past Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Beck, a 30-year-old former BYU star, was the subject of a feature article Thursday in The Washington Post. Beck appeared on track to get the starting job at the beginning of the season but was relegated to backup behind Rex Grossman. Washington cornerback DeAngelo Hall said the team is behind Beck.

Orthodox Jewish bride: How a Mormon website ended my hunt for modest bridesmaid dresses

We’ve all seen the movies. In “27 dresses,” Katherine Heigl parades around in a series of hideous bridesmaid gowns, each puffier, shinier and more ungaptchka than the last. In “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” the well-intentioned cousin reveals a sky-blue taffeta monstrosity with a mermaid frill and a plunging neckline. Yuck.

Latter-day Saint Life

Watch: Jon Schmidt and His Wife Share the Blessings of Mourning with Those Who Mourn in #LightTheWorld Video

By LDS Living

"I had never felt that kind of distress before," says Jon Schmidt, a member of the Piano Guys, in the Day 12 #LightTheWorld video. "It's a weight that would crush you."

Fun

LDS Girl With Down Syndrome Becomes Icon for Texas Rangers Fans

By Sherry Neaes

As the Texas Rangers push toward the playoffs, Hannah Speirs cheers them on, dancing enthusiastically in her prime time spot near the Globe Life Park Pressbox. And while the Rangers are reaching for their World Series dream, Hannah is living hers.

Latter-day Saint Life

Discovery of Pioneer Journal Sheds Light on Temple Square Mystery

What an exciting discovery!

How To Make Kid-friendly Felt Christmas Ornaments

By Kate Ensign-Lewis

Last year my toddler’s chubby hands reached out to hang his first ornament ever. I stood on the sidelines with a camera, ready to shoot what was sure to be a memorable picture of him and his dad at the Christmas tree.

Latter-day Saint Life

Restricted Travel for BYU Students and Staff on Jerusalem Campus

In the wake of President Trump's Jerusalem announcement, BYU has created a travel restriction to protect the safety of students and staff.

From the Church

Church Opens New Exhibit, Creates Interactive Pioneer Trail Game at Church History Museum

What a fun way to connect to the early pioneers of the Church.

Leggings, Modesty, and EFY

To the left is the cover of the official an EFY souvenir book from 1991. It consists of the title, Feeling Great, Doing Right, Hanging Tough, in 80′s-tastic font design, and a photo of an exuberant young woman doing a sort of cheerleaderish jump for joy [1]. What I noticed immediately when I saw this image was the presence of leggings. It was remarkable to me because I have recently observed some controversy in the LDS community surrounding leggings and modesty.