Week 51: The Birth of Christ

Song: Silent Night (H. 204)

Thought: "Christmas and some of the cherished traditions of the season remind us that we, like the Wise Men of old, should seek the Christ and lay before Him the most precious of gifts: a broken heart and a contrite spirit." —Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Object Lesson: Consider making this simple Manger craft from this month's The Friend magazine. Discuss with your family what a manger is and what the circumstances were in which our Savior came to earth. Relate this to his purpose and the gift that His life, death, and resurrection is in our lives.

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Lesson Activity: Read The Living Christ as a family.

This Week's Challenge: As you celebrate Christmas this week, challenge your family to remember the real reason that we have this holiday. Consider having everyone in your family give a gift to the Savior. Encourage them to be prepared to share with the family what that gift will be on Christmas morning.