December 1982 Contents N. Eldon TannerLive by the Savior’s Teachings W. LaMar PalmerTwo Mounties and the Christmas Spirit Henry B. EyringGiving with Joy Mormon Journal Wayne G. GeilmanThe Christmas Cup Elsie May RockUnexpected Guest Margaret O. DaytonBavarian Memory Peggy BrittonThe Most Beautiful Gift Helvi TemisevaNature’s Lanterns: A Finnish Tradition Kelly M. and Karen A. PackerOur Time, My Time Josiah DouglasWhat Are Your Children Learning in Church? Stephen E. RobinsonBackground for the Testaments The Land Jesus Knew, Part 1 Poetry Judith Robinson WaltonThe Mother Shirley Adwena HarveyTo Mary—Who Sat at Jesus’ Feet Emma Lou ThayneShepherds’ Field in Spring Allen E. BerginThe Way to Christlike Love Truman G. MadsenThe Olive Press Mabel Jones Gabbott and Michael F. MoodyGentle Jesus Random Sampler Susan D. AndersonMerry Christmas Tree MinNette FifeA Tree to Keep Michael and Maria MoodySeason’s Greetings Linda Turley TurnerOne-a-Day Compliments Sharing Bonnie McCauleyThe Reality of Christmas Isabelle BrinerMeeting Loneliness with Love News of the Church “Finding the Posterity” Is Kirtland’s New Challenge Camilla Kimball Academic Chair Helps BYU Achieve Family Studies Role Sister Kimball Recuperating After Fall, Surgery Policies and Announcements Church Recognized for New Bible Edition New Temple Elizabeth Beck RogersBYU Entertainers Well Received at Tennessee World’s Fair