2006-11-28 16:37:53 · 19 answers · asked by josh&alysmom 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Christmas is the holiday when Latter-day Saints and other Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This epochal event, seen in vision by ancient prophets, heralded the entry into mortality of the Son of God, the Jehovah of the Old Testament, and the promised Messiah. Even though Latter-day Saints believe that the birth of Jesus actually occurred in the spring of the year (D&C 20:1; see April 6), they observe the December celebration when, more than at any other time of year, the Christian world unites in remembering Christ's birth and practicing his teachings of love, charity, self-sacrifice, and tolerance.
Most Latter-day Saints include some of the traditions, games, decorations, music, and food associated with the Christmas customs of their homelands in their family celebrations. Such items as Christmas trees, stockings, gifts, and greeting cards add to the beauty of the holiday and are not discouraged. But the recommended focus is religious. The Church encourages family closeness, concern for neighbors, thoughtfulness for fellow workers, renewal of friendships, and acts of Christlike love, giving, and celebration. Appropriate sermons, lessons, songs, and programs are presented in Sabbath services during the Christmas season. Latter-day Saints are cautioned that holiday shopping, decorating, and festivities should not obscure the remembrance of Christ nor hinder the quest for peace on earth
2006-11-28 16:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by shepardj2005 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Do Mormons Celebrate Christmas
2016-10-04 22:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by arregui 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Mormon religion celebrates Christmas. And yes, they celebrate every other Christian religion, including Easter.
2016-03-13 00:26:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! And Temple Square in Salt Lake is beautiful at Christmas time. It's a wonderful experience to hear the choir sing the Hallelujah Chorus by Handel. I was out west one year and was able to hear for myself. You can listen to a live stream of the Church's worldwide Christmas Devotional online Sunday night: http://www.lds.org/broadcast/christmas/0,6609,4617,00.html
2006-11-30 16:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by whozethere 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My mom has 3 Nativity sets, but she only had room to put up 2 this year due to one being fragile with grandchildren running around. Christmas tree in front room. I've pulled out my Christmas music to play, getting ready to send out Christmas cards. We probably won't bother with too many gifts this year because my dad is in a nursing home. We'll probably stick with visiting people and a few gifts for each other, along with going to the Festival of Trees and seeing the large Nativity display downtown on Temple Square. Have a happy day, and I send you a gummy bear and a candy cane.
2006-11-29 18:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Im Mormon and proud of it...No we are not a cult, but Merry Christmas to you too. And no we did not steal money from Howard Hughes? I don't know where people get there information, but unless you are of this faith, then I would re-check your info. We celebrate Christmas. We believe in Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to ALL!
2006-11-28 18:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by Island Princess 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Of course! They are good Christians and celebrate Christmas. And Easter!
2014-05-04 07:22:39 · answer #7 · answered by wbaseball4ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Christmas is a very important holiday in the Mormon faith. Jesus Christ is central in their faith and His birth is highly celebrated.
2006-11-28 16:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by J T 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋
My aunt is Mormon and she celebrates both the religious and secular aspects of Christmas. Her kids believe in Santa as well.
2006-11-28 16:50:20 · answer #9 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. It's one of my favorite holidays!
Jehovah's Witnesses don't celebrate holidays of any kind. Maybe that's where you got the misinformation about us not celebrating Christmas.
2006-11-30 06:04:03 · answer #10 · answered by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋