The Wreath doesn't have a beginning or end, just like eternity. Because of Jesus we can live forever, and have eternal life. The story "The First Christmas Gift" is from the December 2021 Friend. The Swedish wreath activity is in the December 2021 Friend.

President Henry B. Eyring taught, families “give God’s children the best chance to be welcomed to the world with the only love on earth that comes close to what we felt in heaven—parental love” (“Gathering the Family of God,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2017, 20)

Red reminds us that Jesus bled for us, and green reminds us that he will ALWAYS love us. Story "Carrying Spotty" is from the December 2021 Friend.

The Dove represents peace. Can you make peace? We can bring peace into our families, friends, school, and church when we follow the example of Jesus.

Holly represents the crown of thorns placed on Jesus's head. The soldiers mocked Him for being called the King of the Jews, but we know that He IS the King of Kings. Everyone will know that when He comes again. Excerpts from "The Living Christ", The Friend December 2015 "Jesus Will Come Again", and The Friend October 2019 "The Living Christ" (King of Kings coloring page)

One of the most recognized parts of a nativity is the manger. It helps us recognize that Jesus descended below all things. This Christmas season remember that no matter what hard things you're going through Jesus is there for you. Story from Dec 2015 Friend Advent Story

Even something as simple and beautiful as a spider web can be beautiful. Everything testifies of a loving Heavenly Father. Find something beautiful this Christmas season that reminds you of Jesus and Heavenly Father. Story from Wikipedia

As the policies of the church change with time (like in Declarations 1&2) we know that the doctrine taught in The Articles of Faith will never change.

Stockings are so simple and humble and they remind me that there's a lot of people who don't have much. I hope this Christmas season we can reach out ourselves and help those in need. Story: Cookies, Cans, and Christmas (Dec 2016 Friend)

What would Christmas be without reindeer, especially Rudolph. We have talents that are one of a kind, too! Maybe we can use them to save someone's Christmas. Story: A Christmas Surprise (Dec 2020 Friend)