“Contents,” Friend, Dec. 2012, 1 The Friend A children’s magazine published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stories and Features IFC Friends by Mail 2 From the First Presidency Getting Ready for Christmas President Dieter F. Uchtdorf 4 My Gift to Jesus 6 Bright Idea 8 Following Christ at Christmas 11 Friend to Friend Serving Mrs. Burrows Elder Michael T. Ringwood 12 Bulletin Board 14 Stories of Jesus The Brother of Jared Sees Jesus Christ 16 Mom’s Christmas Surprise 20 Trading for a Smile 22 A Prophet Is Born 27 Special Witness Elder D. Todd Christofferson 28 Christmas at the Hospital 30 Matt and Mandy 36 A Yummy Flower Garden 38 Show and Tell 40 Bringing Primary Home Jesus Christ Is the Son of God 42 A Christmas Prayer Answered 48 Guide to the Friend For Little Friends 32 Sandwich Buddies 34 Being a Friend 35 The First Christmas For Older Kids 44 The Light of the World 46 Let It Snow! 47 Nativity Craft Music 7 Silent Night Verse 19 I Know that Jesus Loves Me Things to Make and Do 10 Funstuf I Know the Book of Mormon Is True 18 Kitchen Crafts Christmas Workshop 24 The Best Christmas Gifts 26 Funstuf How to Become a Witness of Christ 26 Funstuf The Names of Jesus Christ 31 Coloring Page 49 Book of Mormon Scripture Figures The Book of Mormon, a Gift from Heavenly Father Cover by David Habben Hidden CTR Ring Serving others is part of who we are as Latter-day Saints. See the Guide to the Friend on page 48 for family home evening ideas. I Can Play It! Learn to play “Silent Night” on page 7.