In Relief Society we learned of some new traditions we can incorporate into our Christmas Season. The book I wish to get myself some day is A Christ-Centered Christmas by Emily Freeman.
Mary
Reminds us that we need to find a moment to ponder the events of that sacred night in Bethlehem. In that moment, we celebrate the miracle of Christ's birth, and the gift that Heaven gave.
Joseph
Represents the desires of our hearts He reminds us of the secret acts of Christmas, kindness given with sacrifice and love to the broken, the weary, the lost, of the lonely.
The Angel
Embodies a heart that runneth over with the good tidings and great joy of the season. The angel is a reminder that the anticipation of good things to come should fill our hearts with warmth overflowing.
The Shepherd
Symbolizes a testimony within, an inner conviction that we have come to know Christ. The shepherd is a reminder for us to come closer to the Lord, now and with haste, and then to share our testimony with others.
The Wise Men
Exemplify the journey each of us takes as we seek the Lord. They remind us that as we draw closer to Him, we will be led to continue our journey another way.
The Lamb
Reminds us to prepare our hearts to recognize the hand of the Lord in our life, and then, in that instant, to give thanks.
The Christ Child
Reminds us to offer a gift to the Lord this Christmas season: A gift based on the true work of Christmas, one that will allow us to focus on Christ all year long.
President Thomas S. Monson
"As we seek Christ, as we find Him, as we follow Him, we shall have the Christmas spirit, not for one fleeting day each year, but as a companion always. We shall learn to forget ourselves. We shall turn our thoughts to the greater benefit of others."
("In Search of the Christmas Spirit," Ensign, Dec 1987)
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