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Seeking Christ in the Symbols of Christmas
a simple way to keep Christ in your celebration
by Janet Dittmer
We all know what Christmas is really about. It is a time to commemorate the birth of the Savior, reflect on His perfect life, and express gratitude for the gift of the Atonement.
The dilemma comes with everything else associated with the Christmas season – decorating, shopping, baking, sending cards, attending parties. These things tend to take over. Yet, we love the joy, the fun, and the traditions.
What are we to do?. . .read full story |
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CHRISTMAS IS NOT "THE HOLIDAYS"
by Linda Burton
"I'm dreaming of a white holiday?" "Have yourself a merry little holiday?" "Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good night?"
When is this genericizing of the Christmas, yes Christmas, season going to stop? If one more terribly sensitive, multi-culturally-aware human being insists on wishing me a Happy Holidays instead of a Merry Christmas, I'm going to. . .read full story |
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