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Day 12: Kid-Friendly Nativity Script
Mormon Life says: 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 in the true spirit of Christmas than reminding the family the reason for our celebration? Unfortunately, children sometimes lose interest faster than we would like. The key...
Day 11: Holiday Drinks for Everyone
Mormon Life says: Oh, here we come a wassailing (and hot chocolate-ing)!
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Spice up your holiday mixer with one of these festive drinks!The BEST Hot Chocolate RecipesAztec hot chocolate, brown sugar hot cocoa, cold chocolate eggnog--drooling yet? Warm up with one of these...
Day 10: Plan A Christmas Outing
Mormon Life says: Family activities to make your season merry and bright.
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Get out of the house and enjoy one of these fun, holiday family activities.Ride the Polar Express“The Polar Express” is one of the most famous and beloved children’s books around on the Christmas...
Day 9: Read a Christmas Message
Mormon Life says: Read or watch a Christmas story with your family.
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On a more spiritual note, here are some great resources for Christmas stories, devotionals, and even a little family history.Missionary Christmas Stories Missionaries, like the wisemen of old,...
Day 8: Pamper Yourself
Mormon Life says: Relieve a little holiday stress with these pampering ideas.
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"The time to relax is when you don't have time for it." ~Attributed to both Jim Goodwin and Sydney J. HarrisRelieve Your Holiday StressChristmas is known as a time of peace…and shopping lists,...
Day 7: Perform A Small Act of Service
Mormon Life says: The true spirit of Christmas is about giving. Take a few moments to perform an act of service this season.
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"By small and simple things are great things brought to pass." Alma 37:6Simple ActsSimpleact.lds.org is a church-sponsored website that provides access to volunteer service opportunities for the LDS...
Day 6: All About Christmas Food
Mormon Life says: On the sixth day of Christmas, we've got a treat for you (literally). Christmas food! What would Christmas be without the traditional foods that bring the family together?
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There are some foods that are only served during the holidays, and if you’re like me, you dream all year of the December day when you get to eat honey-glazed ham, candy canes, and chocolate oranges....
Day 5: Discover New Holiday Music
Mormon Life says: On the fifth day of Christmas, LDS Living gave to me...new holiday music all for free!(For all other days, click here.)
“Words make you think a thought. Music makes you feel a feeling. A song makes you feel a thought.” ~ E.Y. HarburgCreate a Christmas PlaylistDiscover a new favorite Christmas song/rendition. Go to...
Day 4: Simple Gift Ideas
Mormon Life says: Here's a cheat sheet for your Christmas gift shopping. (For all other days, click here.)
Need a last minute gift for that co-worker you forgot about, or maybe you're struggling to find the "perfect" gift? Fear no more! Here are some ideas for those hard-to-buy-for people, gifts ideas...
Day 3: Send a Holiday Greeting, For Free!
Mormon Life says: Welcome to the third day of our 12 days of Christmas. (For all other days, click here.)
Today, check out these FREE Christmas cards, e-cards, gift tags, and more! Make sure to read our poll and tell us how you handle the Christmas card tradition.
Here's one less thing you'll have to spend money on this holiday season--your annual, family Christmas card. Try one of these fresh, modern, or vintage Christmas cards for free! E-Cards The...
Day 2: Start a New Tradition
Mormon Life says: Welcome to the second day of our 12 days of Christmas! (For all other days, click here.) Today, start a new tradition and spice up your holidays.
Christmas traditions sometimes feel like an obligation to the past rather than the fun, family activity they were intended to be when started. (I've been getting pajamas every Christmas since I can...
Day 1: Get Organized
Mormon Life says: Welcome to the first day of our 12 days of Christmas! Over the next several days, we'll give you some fun ideas for getting into the Christmas spirit. And don't forget to participate in our daily discussions! Today, use these holiday organizing tips to help you stay ahead of the curve this season.
Christmas. The season of giving. The season of love, charity, and peace. But frantic, last-minute preparation can make for a less-than-divine experience. Here’s how you can have less stress and more...
Creating Christmas Traditions
Mormon Life says: Traditions—and especially Christmas traditions—are as wide and varied as there are children who remember them. My family celebrated the holidays with anonymous and heartfelt gifts. Here are some other reminders of traditions you may not realize you already have.
I could almost smell the turkey roasting when Mom set out the laminated pilgrim scene in the early days of November. The pumpkins, Indians, pilgrims and corn stalks were carefully arranged along the...
