How do Mormon celebrate Christmas?

For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Christmas season is a special time to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Every year, Latter-day Saints gather with family and friends and recall the tender scene of “the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger” (Luke 2:12).

What are Mormon traditions?

The rituals of the Mormon faith include ceremonies performed in the temple — endowment, baptism of the dead, celestial marriage and family sealings — plus several ceremonies that take place in Mormon chapels. Like other Christians, Mormons celebrate Christmas and Easter as their two most important religious holidays.

Do Mormons have Christmas Eve services?

Our church does not have paid clergy, so church leaders have the gift of spending Christmas Eve with their families instead of officiating at a church service.

What are some Mormon Christmas traditions?

In addition to celebrations with members of their ward, Mormon families often have their own special Christmas traditions. According to LDS.org, here are some ways Mormons often celebrate Christmas with their families: Write letters to the Savior and place them in sealed envelopes under the tree as a gift to Him.

What are special holidays do Mormons observe?

Easter and Christmas. Mormons celebrate the two main Christian holidays of Easter and Christmas,which mark the resurrection and birth of Christ,respectively.

Pioneer Day. The main specifically Mormon holiday is Pioneer Day,celebrated on July 24 of each year.

Founding of the LDS Church.

John the Baptist’s Visit.

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Do Mormons believe in Christmas?

Mormons believe that Christmas is meaningful because of Easter and the two holidays are intertwined in their minds and celebration. Talks given on the subject of Christmas generally include discussions of the Savior’s atoning sacrifice on our behalf and His glorious resurrection from the dead.

What do Mormons do to celebrate Memorial Day?

Mormon families celebrate Memorial Day in their own way and have their own traditions. Many LDS families enjoy the time off of work. Some Mormon families may reflect upon their religious freedom, visit graves of their ancestors or loved ones, or write letters to soldiers.