Celebrate Jesus Christ’s Birth
with Us This Christmas

At Christmas, we celebrate Jesus Christ’s birth and all that He means to us as our Savior. Wherever we are and no matter the challenges we are experiencing in life, He is our source of true joy here on earth. Jesus knows us and loves us completely. Join us this Sunday at Church as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and experience the hope, peace, and joy He brings to our lives.

What Christmas Means to Us

More than just a tradition or a holiday, Christmas is an outpouring of joy that comes from celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a sacred time for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to remember that our Heavenly Father loves His children so much He sent His Son to show us the way to lasting happiness.

A Long-Prophesied Moment
We believe Jesus Christ was chosen by God before the world began to be the Savior who would overcome sin and death for us all. God’s prophets—including Isaiah and Micah in the Old Testament and Alma and Samuel in the Book of Mormon—helped people look forward with joy to the Savior’s coming, including His visit to the Americas after His Resurrection.
A Humble Beginning
In a lowly stable, Mary “brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7). Few people knew this was the literal Son of God, who would set the perfect example of love and humility throughout His mortal life. We celebrate His birth today by emulating that example.
A Universal Message of Hope
The night Jesus Christ was born, angels proclaimed His birth to humble shepherds, who came to visit the infant. Wealthier “wise men” brought precious gifts after a long journey. Later, women such as Mary Magdalene and the Samaritan woman at the well testified of His Resurrection and role as our Savior. From the beginning, following Jesus Christ has been for everyone, no matter their social class, age, gender, or race.
A Living Savior
After His birth, Jesus Christ led a sinless life. He taught us how to follow God’s plan, performed miracles, and healed and comforted others. When the time came for Him to finish His earthly ministry, the Savior suffered and died for our sins and was resurrected from the dead so that we can live with God and our families again. He lives and loves us and will return to the earth again someday.

Common Questions

Share Christ’s Love This Christmas

Looking for ways to make your holiday more meaningful? Try this idea generator for simple ways to show kindness, serve others, and focus on the Savior this season.

Tradition: Make Christmas Cookies
Add light by: Delivering some to a neighbor
Tradition: Watch Christmas movies
Add light by: Watching The Christ Child with a friend
Tradition: Plan a Christmas meal
Add light by: Inviting someone who doesn’t have a place to go
Tradition: Buy food for a Christmas meal
Add light by: Buying extra to donate to a food bank
Tradition: Listen to Christmas music
Add light by: Putting together a playlist for a friend
Tradition: Write Christmas cards
Add light by: Making extra to deliver to a care facility
Tradition: Read Luke 2 in the Bible
Add light by: Texting a verse about Jesus Christ to a friend
Tradition: Throw a Christmas party
Add light by: Inviting someone who seems lonely
Tradition: Go Christmas shopping
Add light by: Thanking store employees for their hard work
Tradition: Hang Christmas lights
Add light by: Offering to help an elderly or disabled neighbor with theirs
Tradition: Decorate your Christmas tree
Add light by: Sharing a picture online with what Christmas means to you
Tradition: Go to a Christmas concert
Add light by: Inviting someone who lives alone
Tradition: Buy Christmas candy
Add light by: Delivering some to a fire station
Tradition: Put up a nativity set
Add light by: Posting a photo with what Jesus Christ means to you
Tradition: Act out the nativity story
Add light by: Inviting friends to help

More Ideas for Celebrating Christmas

Watch The Christ Child film
Take a moment to refocus on the true meaning of Christmas with this short film that recounts the Nativity story found in the Bible.
Spread Hope through Giving
Follow the life of Jesus by loving others as He loved us. Donate an item to someone in need through this vending machine with a twist – now in Europe!