“Contents,” Friend, Dec. 1993 Friend December 1993 Volume 23, Number 12 Contents Stories and Features A Christmas Message from the First Presidency to the Children of the World: He Lives! Gifts for the PoorShirley G. Finlinson Grandpa WelcomeMyrna Hoyt Sharing Time: Father, We Thank TheeJudy Edwards The Beautiful Christmas TreeD. A. Woodliff They Spoke to Us (Conference Report) Making Friends: Emily Anne Jensen of Woodbridge, VirginiaTerri F. Jensen Friends in the News Juan and PacoStan Siems Exploring: DeseretSherrie Johnson Our Creative Friends Redheaded StrangerSusan Menter The Friend Index For Little Friends The GiftRoxine Summers Fuzzy Polar BearsJeff and Ben Gilbert Hot Cinnamon Milk MixCarol Mullan Tree MatchColleen Fahy Ladybug RacersElizabeth Wisz Christmas TagCorliss Clayton Verse Nativity SceneAnnette Weed Things to Make and Do Christmas Workshop Christmas Advent Calendar Christmas Calendar Cutouts Ezra Taft Benson (puzzle-coloring page) Funstuf Cover: The nativity figures are from the Museum of Church History and Art collection, and represent many cultures. (Photos by Steve Bunderson.)