“Contents,” New Era, Dec. 1997
The Message: Come and See Elder Jeffrey R. HollandThe Savior’s simple invitation brings great blessings when we accept.
In Tune: Christmas Time Is Here
Tia M. Rix and Richard C. Ferre
Seminary Santas Terry FowlerHow small kindnesses changed the attitude—and the life—of a seminary student.
Bonnie’s Song Kevin HolgateShe asked what death would be like, so I taught her a song about her Father.
Q&A: Questions and AnswersWe are warned against gossiping. But is it gossip if what we talk about is true?
Mormonad: Hang Out with Your Family
Making the City Beautiful Janet ThomasTime travel—these LDS teens in Nauvoo frequently go back 150 years.
A Christmas Complete Vander Ferreira de AndradeWhat could we give to both wealthy diplomats and poor people? A message about their King.
Room for Him Janna NielsenChristmas traditions help teens and their families focus on Jesus Christ.
Gift Exchange Jill B. TaylorWhen I gave that gift, I didn’t expect what came back years later.
Mormonisms
The Bulletin Board: Keeping You Posted
Fiction: Wanted: A Guy for Christmas Ann Edwards CannonJust tie a big bow on Jed Campbell and leave him on the porch.
The 1997 New Era Index
Poem: A Song for Christmas Morn Jaana Olsen
Cover: Sarah Hasek, 16, of the Nauvoo Ward, helps decorate the Heber C. Kimball home. See “Making the City Beautiful,” p. 20. Cover photography: Janet Thomas (front), Tamara Hamblin (back).