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In the hustle and bustle of holiday activities, make time to enjoy the peaceful spirit of the season. To help you take your mind off of your dinner parties and visitors, we’ve put together a list of good holiday reads in the true spirit of the season for you and your family to enjoy.

Latter-day Saint Life

3 Ideas for Christ-Centered Gift Giving

By Whitney Permann

In an effort to make Christmas more Christ-centered, our family is trying to incorporate Him into the very act of gift giving. Here are three traditions that help us focus on the reason we give gifts in the first place.

Fun

Latter-day Saint Movie Review: What Families Need to Know Before Seeing the Movie: "Trolls World Tour"

By Trina Boice

Editor's note: Latter-day Saint Movie Reviews are intended as a helpful service for those who want to know about upcoming movies. However, the views expressed in reviews reflect the thoughts and the opinions of the contributor and do not represent an LDS Living endorsement of the film. Parents should still use discretion based on their own family’s decisions about what is or is not appropriate for their children to see.

Latter-day Saint Life

What You Didn't Know About the Cast of "Studio C" + Their All-Time Favorite Videos

By LDS Living

There's a saying that "a picture is worth a thousand words," but a Studio C comedy sketch is sure to be worth thousands of views on YouTube—not to mention plenty of chuckles.

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Lunch and Learn Series with Deseret Book Artists and Authors

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5 Funny Stories About "the Swearing Apostle" J. Golden Kimball

By Thomas E. Cheney, Austin and Alta Fife, and J. Golden Kimball

With our eternal salvation at stake, it is no surprise that we as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often take ourselves too seriously. Elder J. Golden Kimball, often referred to as “the Swearing Apostle,” was notorious for his sense of humor and pragmatic attitude about the gospel and life. Here are five stories attributed to him over the years that help us remember to loosen up every now and again.

Fun

Mormon Moviegoers Review: What Parents Need to Know About "Thor: Ragnarok"

By Justin Lozada

Mormon Moviegoers is a collective of LDS film reviewers helping you to make informed decisions about Hollywood films. It was founded by family counselor Jonathan Decker (of Ask a Mormon Therapist).

Famous Latter-day Saints

Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Sting, + 9 More Music Legends Who've Performed with Mormons

By LDS Living Staff

From rock and roll to country music to thetop of the Billboard charts, Mormons have had their fair share of fame when it comes to the music industry. So it's no wonder Mormon artists have performed with a whole gamut of celebrities, from Celine Dion to Jamie Foxx. Check out these incredible performances:

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One Surprising Tip My Bishop Gave That Has Made All the Difference in My "Come, Follow Me" Study

By LDS Living Staff

It's an exciting time to be a member of the Church. New curriculums, new programs, new meeting schedules, new temples—and while we feel renewed energy with these new tools to deepen our faith in the Savior, sometimes knowing where to start can be overwhelming.

Just Asking: Lisa Valentine Clark

Q: You’re most well known for your work with the web comedy series Pretty Darn Funny. Why did you choose to become involved with that project?