Holidays
Articles, stories and other resources for family holiday time.
A Call For Your Holiday Stories! 
Do you have a holiday story to share? Here's a special way to share it right here, at LDSFamilies. A Tribute to Our Founding Fathers
As we celebrate the 4th of July it is only fitting that we truly honor our founding fathers. Advent Calendar [offsite link]
Each day, the child lifts a flap and answers a question, makes a craft or does an activity. The pictures are not available on the site, but you can easily find one of your own to use. Advent Calendars
Links to Advent Calendars that have appeared in the Friend over the years. Best Fall and Winter Articles
LDS Family's best offerings for Fall and Winter. Dealing with Thanksgiving and Christmas, of course, as well as crafts, FHE's, and more. Check back often throughought the season! Best Thanksgiving/Christmas Articles
Recipes, Crafts, FHE's, Book Reviews and more. Check back throughout the season for new additions! By Way of Invitation [offsite link]
The Wise Men sought the Savior. We are invited to do the same. How do we find the way? A 1992 talk by Betty Jo N. Jepsen, who was the first counselor in the Primary Presidency. Christīs Birth: Factual Information
Learn the facts behind the beloved story by studying articles from the Ensign and other sources. Christmas
Subjects and Articles to help create spiritual, fun Christmas Seasons with our Families Christmas Fun
Crafts, games and activities with a Christmas theme. Christmas Stories
Stories filled with Christmas spirit, usually from the church publications Create Thanksgiving Memories and Meaning
Picking up Where "The Meaning of Thanksgiving" leaves off, here are some suggestions for creating meaningful and memorable Thanksgiving traditions. Easter
Suggestions for a meaningful celebration and discussions on the doctrines and principles behind this wondrous holiday. Exceeding Great Joy (A Christmas FHE)
This yearīs installment of the Nativity Family Home Evening series features the star. Father's Day Articles
Here you'll find Dads honored LDS Families Site-style. Ruminations on what makes a great dad (or what makes Dad great), discussions on fatherhood in the scriptures, suggestions for items that might make Father's Day more than just a tie-fest, and more. New content will be added throughout June! FHE Joseph, Chosen to Raise God's Son
Who was Joseph? This FHE lesson is designed to help your family appreciate the man God chose to raise His son. It also helps children see ways to appreciate their own earthly and Heavenly Father. God's Valentine
God has created the perfect Valentine. Help your family better appreciate this gift by having a special family discussion on Valentine's Day. Make Soup Inside a Pumpkin
Here are two popular methods for soup in a pumpkin. Yum! Manual Lessons to Adapt
Links to official church manual lessons that can be adapted for your family gospel study or Family Home Evening. Mary and Joseph--A FHE Lesson
Year three of our annual Nativity Family Home Evening series explores how Mary and Joseph accepted a tremendous challenge when they agreed to raise Godīs child. How can we apply this lesson of courage and faith in times of challenge to our own lives? Post Thanksgiving Soup - Turkey Chili
"Tanksgiving-ed" out by November 28? Here's a yummy, fun use for your extra feasty odds and ends that doesn't taste like turkey dinner warmed over! Recipe For Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce from scratch is so easy and delicious, you'll wonder why you've never ried it before! Recipe for Hot Chocolate
So good it'll make you wish winter lasted forever. (Okay, not for reals, but it is reealllly good!) Recipe For Spiced Holiday Drink
Warm, spicy, and fragrant--take advantage of the cold weather an irresistable apple-y deliciousness. Sharing Time Lessons to Adapt
A list of Christmas Sharing Times that were written for Primary presidencies to give their students. These are easily adaptable to your family, and usually include crafts and games. Shepherds ( A Family Night Lesson)
Suggestions for creating a family home evening about shepherds, including a personal application for becoming modern-day shepherds. Spooky Halloween Supper Ideas
Want to get your little goblins and witches to eat dinner on Halloween night? Try some of these fun food ideas.
NOTE: If you don't participate in Halloween, please check out the article "What To Do If You Don't Trick or Treat". Thanksgiving Craft on Gratitude
Here is a simple craft that fills three purposes: a fun activity, a cute decoration, and a lesson on gratitude. Thanksgiving Tips
From decorations to handling leftovers, here are some tips, ideas and a few quick recipes for the holidays. The Best Fall Articles
LDS Families best offerings to help make the most of this crisp-air, bright-leaved season. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Seasonal FHE's, Cool-weather gardening,and more, all in one spot! Check back throughout the season for new additions. The Birth of Jesus Christ [offsite link]
This lesson is taught to the Sunbeams in the Nursery and the three-year-old class. Perfect for your littlest children. The Meaning of Thanksgiving
It's not just about wearing sweatpants for the pie and watching football! Thanksgiving traditions have so much to offer. Here's my plan to focus and tweak this American celebration. The Thanksgiving Ceremony - Book Review
Do your Thanksgiving celebrations lack something? Here is a lovely idea for a ritual that gives the day the dignity it deserves. This book will bring families closer together and help Americans reconnect with our very own holiday. Walk in the Light (A Family Home Evening Christmas Lesson)
The second of two family home evening lessons on the Wise Men. This lesson presents a spiritual application concerning our own invitation to go to the Savior. Based on a talk by Betty Jo N. Jepsen. What to Do if You Don't Trick or Treat
Enjoy this returning article by Terrie Lynn Bittner! Whether you love Halloween or hate it, these seasonal activities will give your children something to do on Halloween if you donīt trick-or-treat. Who Is Joseph?
This is an essay on Joseph, the man selected by Heavenly Father to raise His Only Begotten Son. Wise Men
Links to articles, stories, pictures and activities based on the Wise Men in the Christmas story. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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