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12 Days of Social #ASaviorIsBorn

"What can I give Him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart."

— In the bleak midwinter BY CHRISTINA ROSSETTI


WOW! These videos are incredible! For the past 12 days, these amazing, LDS YouTubers have inspired us with their respective gifts for the King of kings. I invite you, as you watch a few (or all) of these meaning-filled videos, to think about what it is they all have in common. Consider what makes a gift a good one. Then, after coming up with a few ideas, ponder on what you could do to add your gift to theirs. Then do it.

Without further ado, I proudly present 2015's 12 Days of Social #ASaviorIsBorn!

O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL - Jenny Oaks Baker (DEC 1)



UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DANCE PARTY! - Ellie and Jared (DEC 2)



THE FIRST NOEL - Gardiner Sisters (DEC 3)



AVE MARIA - Lexi Walker & Lyceum Philharmonic (DEC 4)



LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (AFRICAN TRIBAL VERSION) - Alex Boye' (DEC 5)


[Click image to view video] Download this song for free (For a limited time) MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
https://alexboye.bandcamp.com/track/little-drummer-boy-ft-genesis-choir

O HOLY NIGHT - Tiffany Alvord ft. Rob Landes & The Piano Gal (DEC 6)



HALLELUJAH (DO YOU SEE THE GIFT?) - Lindsey Stirling (DEC 7)



DESERVING FAMILY GETS CHRISTMAS MAKEOVER - Stuart Edge (DEC 8)



MARY, DID YOU KNOW? - Peter Hollens (DEC 9)




THE PRAYER - David Archuleta & Nathan Pacheco (DEC 10)



WHAT CHILD IS THIS? - Maddie Wilson (DEC 11)



CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BY THE 4 WISE MEN - Studio C (DEC 12)



SILENT NIGHT (Christmas Caroling) - Shaytards (BONUS DEC 13)


Download this song for FREE: https://www.mormon.org/christmas/silent-night-download

My Christmas Testimony


Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are the greatest gift givers of all time. They're ridiculously over the top in their gift giving. Not only did they provide us with the path for salvation through the Savior's living gospel and Atonement, but they have given us countless more non-essential, but desperately appreciated, gifts as well. As Lindsey Stirling shares at the end of her video, I too am incredibly grateful for the divine creativity and generosity which surround me on a daily basis. E.g., Just think about the gift of music on earth…what an amazing gift! God could have just provided us the basics—food, water, shelter (the modern-day equivalent of socks). But instead, he filled our world with stunning creations, which—when recognized—can fill our lives with peace and a desire to love others.

One of the most sacred divine gifts I have recognized recently is that of fatherly relationships. The story begins with the following premise: God is not some distant watchmaker who wound up the universe and said, see ya'll at the resurrection! He is our loving Father in Heaven, who knows each of us intimately. He desires a relationship with every single one us. And yet, I'm sure I'm not the only one who sometimes treats God like a flawed earthly father, and consequently acts like a distant, misunderstood son.

Speaking of relationships with earthly dads, this week, I have been feeling so grateful to my dad who has recently been knocking at my proverbial door, seeking a closer friendship. We played games as a family over Thanksgiving break. We ate out at a nice restaurant. We served in the temple together. He even sacrificed hours on the phone motivating me to finish my big school project. The visceral experience of my receiving my dad's time and attention over these past few weeks, has helped me see Heavenly Father's love for me more clearly—which makes me cry every time I think about it now. Thanks to my dad, I do not identify as the son a distant Heavenly Father who can't be bothered to spend time with me—He is my daddy. Not just a Father, an Abba. And I am grateful.

What gift can I give Him? Well, I'm handy with technology. Many people don't know how to compile an inspiring set media like this, so I will. Merry Christmas!

Links

Discover Why We Need a Savior! #ASaviorIsBorn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_TEOyhy7Bg
Does it ever feel like we need a hero? Learn more: https://www.mormon.org/christmas?cid=77030015
Shareable links to the YouTube creators that collaborated on this project:

Peter Hollens: https://youtu.be/hSfHXWjzqu0
https://www.youtube.com/user/peterhollens

Stuart Edge: https://youtu.be/hq6qNHx3t7g
https://www.youtube.com/user/stuartedge

Alex Boye: https://youtu.be/a0mT-zNxRMw
https://www.youtube.com/user/ALEXBOYETV

Tiffany Alvord: https://youtu.be/yShJSMDOaRk
https://www.youtube.com/user/TiffanyAlvord

Gardiner Sisters: https://youtu.be/PMldsAyKChY
https://www.youtube.com/user/GardinerSisters

Ellie + Jared: https://youtu.be/m-Pn0FGYvNI
https://www.youtube.com/user/stylebyellie

Bored Shorts TV: https://youtu.be/oE4eu-q1360
https://www.youtube.com/user/BoredShortsTV

Jenny Oaks Baker: https://youtu.be/5OavTfumS20
https://www.youtube.com/user/JennyOaksBaker

Studio C: https://youtu.be/GixlF7R7glg
https://www.youtube.com/user/BYUTelevision

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  1. Julie TWed Apr 20, 08:50:00 AM MDT

    Beautiful! Chokes me up reading your testimony of an active, participating Heavenly Father who will do everything He can to bring us back into His presence! Please post this compilation every year if you think of it as it really is an inspiring collection-for which I thank you!!

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