Christmas is about the Christ

Dear Sisters,

I'm sending my love to each of you as we approach this wonderful time of year!

My sweet mother-in-law gave me a beautiful gift this year.  She made a “Savior” tree with all his different titles on ornaments for us to hang on the tree.  As we hung them, we said each name out loud and there was such a special spirit in the room.  

I was grateful for her thoughtful gift and tender reminder of the “reason for the season.” 

“Without Christ there would be no Christmas, and without Christ there can be no fulness of joy.” (Ezra Taft Benson)

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I would encourage each of you to make an effort to make this a Christ-centered Christmas. 

“It is usually something small—we read a verse of scripture, we hear a sacred carol and really listen to its words, or we witness a sincere expression of love. In one way or another, the Spirit touches our hearts, and we see that Christmas, in its essence, is much more sturdy and enduring than the many minor things of life [that] we too often use to adorn it.

“We realize in these precious moments what we feel and know in our heart—that Christmas is about the Christ.” (Elder Uchtdorf)

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As we remember our Savior this season, our testimonies will be strengthened and I think the spirit will abide in our homes and hearts. 

Wishing you a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Lydia