“Contents,” New Era, Dec. 1986 New Era December 1986 Volume 16, Number 12 Contents Departments Feedback The Message: Christmas Gifts, Christmas BlessingsPresident Thomas S. Monson In Tune: Little OneRebecca Woodworth My Family: Giving Is GettingD. Louise Brown Participatory Journalism: Secret Christmas PalSharon Savage Mormonisms FYI: For Your Information Feature Articles Soft Whistle in the NightLynn Pinegar as told to Richard M. Romney Regalo de AmorRandlyn Reinhart The Black EyeRichard M. Romney Bringing Glad TidingsLisa A. Johnson The NecklaceDayle King Searle I Will Praise Thy Name Fiction and Poetry Even unto BethlehemBarbara E. Snedecor SimeonKathryn Coombs Cover: “Adoration of the Child” by Gerard von Honthorst, SCALA/Art Resource, NY. The sacred birth of the Savior inspires a spirit of love and giving at Christmas. In this issue you’ll find ways to keep that spirit alive throughout the year.