Silent Night

Learn the inspiring story behind the creation of the popular Christmas carol Silent Night—discover how Joseph Mohr, as new assistant priest, went against his superior to organize a church choir full of outcasts that performed in German instead of Latin. Click here: Silent Night Silent Night

Jesus the Christ-Our Prince of Peace

Focusing on the Lord and everlasting life can help us not only at Christmas, but through all the challenges of mortality.

As our great Exemplar, Jesus taught us how to live, to love, and to learn. He taught us how to pray, to forgive, and endure to the end. 

Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains - Mormon Tabernacle Choir

1. Far, far away on Judea's plains,

Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains:

Glory to God, Glory to God,

Glory to God in the highest;

Peace on earth, goodwill to men;

Peace on earth, goodwill to men!

2. Sweet are these strains of redeeming love,

Message of mercy from heav'n above:

Glory to God, Glory to God,

Glory to God in the highest;

Peace on earth, goodwill to men;

Peace on earth, goodwill to men!

3. Lord, with the angels we too would rejoice;

Help us to sing with the heart and voice:

Glory to God, Glory to God,

Glory to God in the highest;

Peace on earth, goodwill to men;

Peace on earth, goodwill to men!

4. Hasten the time when, from ev'ry clime,

Men shall unite in the strains sublime:

Glory to God, Glory to God,

Glory to God in the highest;

Peace on earth, goodwill to men;

Peace on earth, goodwill to men!

Text and music: John Menzies Macfarlane, 1833-1892

Glory to God

"I never tire of the messages of Christmas..."

Away in a Manger - Mormon Tabernacle Choir

1. Away in a manger, no crib for his bed,

The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head;

The stars in the heavens looked down where he lay,

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

2. The cattle are lowing; the poor baby wakes,

But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.

I love thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky

And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

3. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay

Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,

And fit us for heaven to live with thee there.

Text: Anon., ca. 1883, Philadelphia

Music: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921

What Happened Next?

"Merry Christmas!

This is the Christmas season, and children invite the magic of Christmas into our hearts. We miss something if we don’t see Christmas through a child’s eyes..."  --Rosemary M. Wixom

Elder David Archuleta en Chile