“Contents,” New Era, Dec. 1984 New Era December 1984 Volume 14, Number 11 Contents Departments Feedback The Message: A Christmas with No PresentsElder James E. Faust My Family: The Old Blue BikeJoel R. Bryan FYI: For Your Information Mormonisms 1984 New Era Index In Tune: Carol for Christmas MorningLaurie Williams Sowby Feature Articles Missionary ChristmasDavid Brinley Making a TraditionMargaret Wilding Music of MotionLaird Roberts A Smooth and Polished ShaftJanet Thomas Behold the Condescension of GodElder Bruce R. McConkie Fiction Charity ChristmasAlma J. Yates Cover: Like pine cones and snow, ballet is a Christmas tradition. But to perform in the Nutcracker, Melanie Watts practices all year long. See story, p. 22. (Photos by David Kim Despain and Laird Roberts.)