Christmas with the Prophets

Christmas stories and anecdotes from our beloved prophets. Most people don’t know that President Brigham Young celebrated Christmas by throwing a huge dance party, or that President Lorenzo Snow often wrote poetry to send with his annual Christmas card. In her new book “Christmas with the...

Christmas Recipes from LDS Living Readers

Can't-live-without Christmas recipes from our LDS Living readers. A while back, we asked you, “What’s one dish you always serve on Christmas?” Here are some of the responses, along with recipes. Suzanne Price of Pocatello, Idaho, said: We always have the "Single Woman's Salad". It...

Roast Beast!

Recipes for all your Christmas roast beasts. "And he brought back the toys! And the food for the feast! And he...HE HIMSELF...! The Grinch carved the roast beast!" ~Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas Next week for Christmas families will be cooking up a delicious roast beast for the...

Weekend Craft: Neighbor Gift Pails

These small pails are just the right size for Christmas treats or any other special gift packaging you might need! Decorate all the same or make each one an individual treasure – they are sure to please the recipient! Below are instructions for the snowflake pail.  Supplies Needed: Any...

The Best Moments

If, after all the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, baking, sitting through long, stuffy programs, and attending and endless series of parties, you feel like you want to stop the holiday wagon and jump, if you’re paying attention, something will happen to make it all worthwhile. One...

Day 12: Kid-Friendly Nativity Script

It's the last day of our 12 days! If you've missed any, make sure to check them out here.

Today, round out the 12 days with our script for the story of Christmas itself - the Nativity. What better way to bring...

International Cookie Plate

The Christmas cookie plate is a popular and delicious solution to the holiday gift quandary. Use these recipes to give the platter an international flavor. LDS Living also decided to bake these cookies at home and see what they looked (and tasted) like. Check out the gallery to see the results!...

Day 11: Holiday Drinks for Everyone

Oh, here we come a wassailing (and hot chocolate-ing)!

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Day 10: Plan A Christmas Outing

Family activities to make your season merry and bright.

(For all other days, click here.) Get out of the house and enjoy one of these fun, holiday family activities. Ride the Polar Express “The Polar...

Stopping the Christmas “Gimmes”

Has your child developed a case of the Christmas “gimmes”? Telltale symptoms include whining, begging, threatening, stomping, and shrieking, along with fake sobs and outrageous claims such as “I don’t have anything to play with!” December after December, parents face the tears, tantrums,...

Weekend Craft: Fuss Free Gift Tags

Make your own holiday gift tags to match your gifts. The finishing touch of a perfectly wrapped present is the tag. Choose from five different versions of gift tags that are easy to make and fuss free, too. The best part of tag making is that the tag can be made to match your gift. Teach the kids...

Day 9: Read a Christmas Message

Read or watch a Christmas story with your family.

(For all other days, click here.) On a more spiritual note, here are some great resources for Christmas stories, devotionals, and even a little family history....

Day 8: Pamper Yourself

Relieve a little holiday stress with these pampering ideas. (For all other days, click here.) "The time to relax is when you don't have time for it."  ~Attributed to both Jim Goodwin and Sydney J. Harris...

Relieve Your Holiday Stress

Tips for a (mostly) stress-free holiday season! Christmas is known as a time of peace...and shopping lists, extended family, and kids home from school. Ever feel like you need a vacation from all the Christmas vacation? Here are some tips to help relieve a little holiday stress. 1. Be selective...

Day 7: Perform A Small Act of Service

The true spirit of Christmas is about giving. Take a few moments to perform an act of service this season.

(For all other days, click here.) "By small and simple things are great things brought to pass." Alma...