The Christmases we remember best generally have little to do with worldly goods, but a lot to do with families, with love and compassion and caring. . . .
For many people, "overdoing it" is especially common at this time of year. We take on too much for the time and energy we have. Perhaps we don't have enough money to spend for those things we feel we must purchase. Often our efforts at Christmastime result in feeling stressed out, wrung out and worn out during a time when instead we should feel the simple joys of commemorating the birth of the Babe in Bethlehem. . . .
Real joy comes as we show the love and compassion inspired by the Savior of the world.
For many people, "overdoing it" is especially common at this time of year. We take on too much for the time and energy we have. Perhaps we don't have enough money to spend for those things we feel we must purchase. Often our efforts at Christmastime result in feeling stressed out, wrung out and worn out during a time when instead we should feel the simple joys of commemorating the birth of the Babe in Bethlehem. . . .
Real joy comes as we show the love and compassion inspired by the Savior of the world.
— President Thomas S. Monson (at First Presidency Christmas devotional, Dec. 6, 2009; quoted in Church News, Dec. 12, 2009, 3)
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