The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomed the Christmas season with the First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional on Sunday, Dec. 7. Read summaries of messages by President Henry B. Eyring, President Jeffrey R. Holland, President Susan H. Porter and President Timothy L. Farnes.

"J’aime, j’espère" — President Eyring’s call to share the Savior’s love and hope this Christmas.

In the 2025 First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional, President Jeffrey R. Holland invited listeners to make someone who’s temporarily alone feel “home for Christmas.”

During the First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional, Young Men General President Timothy L. Farnes encouraged all to accept the Savior’s gift of healing and redemption through daily repentance.

Primary General President Susan H. Porter spoke of sacred Christmas Eve experiences that show Christ’s light.

This year's First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional will be a recorded broadcast on Sunday, Dec. 7. Find out how to watch.

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Messages were given by President Dallin H. Oaks, Elder Quentin L. Cook, Elder S. Mark Palmer and Sister Tamara W. Runia.

Sister Tamara W. Runia spoke on the importance of Christ’s birth for each person during the First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional.

Testimony, forgiveness and Christlike love ‘will bring true and lasting joy,’ Elder S. Mark Palmer taught during the First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional.

1 of 4 speakers at the First Presidency’s annual devotional, Elder Cook says 'happiness and joy define the Christmas Spirit.'

‘The repetitious message of Christmas is not a message to be revised but a message to be renewed.'

Messages were given by President Russell M. Nelson, Elder Gerrit W. Gong, Elder Paul V. Johnson and Sister Tracy Y. Browning.

Christmas is a time to worship and adore the Savior, and “live in the spirit of hallelujah,” taught President Russell M. Nelson during the First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional.

Traditions can deepen love for Jesus Christ, Elder Gong taught, and shared three favorite family traditions.

Sharing the words of his daughter who died of cancer, Elder Johnson invited listeners to recognize the Savior’s gifts this Christmas season.

The gift of remembrance is “so we do not forget the Giver,” said Sister Tracy Y. Browning at the First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional.

The First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, with music provided by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.

“Christmas is a time to ... de-emphasize differences among people,” President Dallin H. Oaks said.

The First Presidency’s Christmas Devotional ushered in the Christmas season in downtown Salt Lake City, featuring messages of peace and hope.