Event Details
This annual Christmas broadcast was prerecorded in 2025 instead of presented live.
What is the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional?
This apostle said Christmas is a chance to “be a family for someone who is otherwise alone.”
Who is Elder Jeffrey R. Holland?
President Eyring encouraged simple acts of this, such as helping a neighbor or offering a small kindness.
What is service? (or kindness)
The devotional taught that Christ’s gifts of hope and healing extend far beyond this month.
What is December?
This choir provided the music for the 2025 devotional.
What is the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square?
The 2025 Christmas Devotional streamed at 7:00 p.m. in this time zone.
What is Central Standard Time?
President Eyring recalled his mother’s nightly act of charity involving this baked item.
What is bread?
Elder Holland said Christmas becomes meaningful when we “think first of someone else,” teaching this principle.
What is selflessness?
The invitation to “welcome a stranger” reflects this scripture where Christ says, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these…”
What is Matthew 25:40?
This platform was one of the primary places viewers could stream the devotional.
What is YouTube? (or Broadcasts.ChurchofJesusChrist.org)
The 2025 devotional was recorded on the set of this theatrical production in Salt Lake City.
What is “Savior of the World”?
Elder Farnes shared a story about receiving a modest Christmas meal from a Brazilian family who had only “this much” to give.
What is a small amount of food?
The devotional encouraged replacing suspicion with trust, arguments with calm, and criticism with this.
What is forgiveness?
The encouragement to “become as little children” and gladden the heart of a child relates to this scripture.
What is Matthew 18:3?
The devotional encouraged viewers to “gladden the heart of a child” and “welcome a stranger,” both examples of this type of action.
What are Christlike acts of service?
The devotional was made available in this many languages in the Gospel Library.
What is 60?
Sister Porter recalled spending Christmas Eves in 2010 and 2016 during her husband’s illness and later dealing with this event.
What is his passing?
A simple handwritten note was given as an example of how to reflect this fruit of the Spirit.
What is gentleness (or kindness)?
The Howard W. Hunter quote referenced the angels’ message of “peace on earth,” found in this biblical story.
What is the nativity announcement to the shepherds?
One message emphasized Christ ministering not only to the joyous but also to those who are lonely or grieving, reflecting this Savior-focused theme.
What is universal compassion (or Christ’s inclusive love)?
Which member(s) of the First Presidency did not speak at the Devotional
What is a President Oaks and President Christofferson?
Elder Farnes said the Brazilian family taught him to accept the Savior’s gifts with this Christlike attribute.
What is humility?
Christ’s ministering to “the one” was connected to this New Testament parable.
What is the parable of the lost sheep?
Christ ministering to the sorrowful relates to this prophecy from Isaiah: “He hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows.”
What is Isaiah 53:4?
The devotional’s 2025 theme, “Partner with Him and share His love and hope,” refers to partnering with.
Who is Jesus Christ?