Rabbi Creditor discusses the history of Hanukkah in America and the symbolism of the lighted candles.

Rabbi Menachem Creditor serves as the Pearl and Ira Meyer Scholar in Residence at UJA-Federation New York and was the founder of Rabbis Against Gun Violence. An acclaimed author, scholar, and speaker, he was named by Newsweek as one of the fifty most influential rabbis in America. He has written numerous books and 6 albums of original music. He and his wife Neshama Carlebach live in New York, where they are raising their five children.

Bridge Creek Bells is directed by Scott Hixson and has a dozen members, including: Ferris Derbidge, Scott Rawley, Steven Stromberg, Erika Kennard, Brittany Erickson, Janeen Scott, Elizabeth Richey, MaryAnne Uribe, Emily Whitchurch, Daniel Gibby, and Julie Dacus.

Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's. If you would like to find out more about Light the World, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world

Patrick Mason of Utah State and Melissa Dalton-Bradford of Their Story is Our Story share moments when angels stepped in to support them during moments of trauma and tragedy.

Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's. If you would like to find out more about Light the World, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world

Welcome to a special Christmas episode of In Good Faith. Today we’ll share Christmas carols from local choirs—and it was quite a treat to be in the recording sessions as this music came together.

We’ll hear from Bridge Creek Bell Choir, as well as Amplifyre and 1Achord, two A Cappella groups. We also have Utah Baroque, the BYU Jazz Ensembles (there are 2!), and the Irish band An Rogaine Dubh.

We hope you enjoy our Choir Christmas and that this holy music brings light and peace into your December.

Takouhie Jensen, an Armenian descendent who spoke to us about Latter-day experience in Turkey, and David N. Moore of Santa Barbara’s Beloved Community Church share stories about help from neighbors and family during the Christmas season.

Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's. If you would like to find out more about Light the World, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world

1AChord’s members are Abby Wagner, Daniel Manning, Lincoln Rasmussen, Libby McBride, McKay Hancock, Cadye Ristine, Brianne Walker, Coleman Rowberry, and Grace Mabey. The directors are Tavita Ferrell and Capri Runyan.

Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's. If you would like to find out more about Light the World, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world

Reverend Elizabeth McVicker of Trinity United Methodist Church and St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Idaho Falls and motivational speaker Ganel-Lyn Condie share stories about help during the Christmas season.

Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's. If you would like to find out more about Light the World, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world

Under the direction of Hayley Kirkland, this BYU ensemble is comprised of Asher Robinson, Ashley Palizzi, Clara Henriod, Elizabeth Reynoso, Jacob Heath, Jane Wilson, Kathryn Williams, Loren Yancey, Mari Magalei, Riley Anderson, Seth Fleshman, and Wyat Moody.

Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's. If you would like to find out more about Light the World, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world

Antonia Tomao, CEO of Antonia's Promise, and life-coach Pritha Lal tell us about times when small gestures made a big impact.

Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's Angel and so our advent calendar will feature stories from some of our past guests about times when someone was an angel in their life, or when they were an angel for someone else. If you would like to find out more about Light the World, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world

Bridge Creek Bells, directed by Scott Hixson, has a dozen members, including: Ferris Derbidge, Scott Rawley, Steven Stromberg, Erika Kennard, Brittany Erickson, Janeen Scott, Elizabeth Richey, MaryAnne Uribe, Emily Whitchurch, Daniel Gibby, and Julie Dacus.

Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's Angel. If you would like to find out more about Light the World, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world