By Gawain and Gayle Wells
Excerpted from “Courtship: Labor of Love,” Ensign, Dec. 1979.
Courtship is a wonderful period,” said President David O. McKay. “It should be a sacred one. That is the time in which you choose your mate.” (True to the Faith, Bookcraft, 1966, p. 317.)

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By Tina Scott
One of my fondest Christmas memories takes me back to chilly nights with my father driving my brother and me around town to look at the lights. Our town had a yearly contest, and some of the houses were adorned with so many lights they took my breath away.

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By Alison Palmer
Scripture: D&C 81:5

Song: “I Have Two Little Hands,” Children’s Songbook, 272

Preparation: Prior to family home evening, take close-up pictures of each family member’s hand, as well as a close up of a picture of the Savior’s hands from a favorite illustration. Print out these pictures for use in the lesson. Gather a large piece of paper or poster board as well as a few markers. If available, also have on hand two $20 bills- one new and crisp, one old and well-used.
Prayerfully read “You Are My Hands,” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Ensign, May 2010, 68-75, and choose those elements you would like to discuss with your family.

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How did Joseph Smith celebrate Christmas? What was the heartening message that George Albert Smith included on his 1945 Christmas cards? Christmas with the Prophets (Deseret Book, $21.99) provides glimpses into the individual Christmas celebrations of each president of the LDS Church, from Joseph Smith to Thomas S. Monson. 

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By Dave Ellis
Some European guy posted on the Internet that we are using the term ‘football’ all wrong. He claims that because they kick the ball in soccer then ‘football’ makes sense. He then said our sport football should really be called ‘hand egg’ since you carry an egg in your hand. Makes sense to me.

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