Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Christmas Cards
Every year millions of Christmas cards are exchanged between families and friends. Even some companies and organizations send out Christmas cards to their customers and vendors. Wikipedia indicates the first Christmas card was sent in 1611 from Michael to James I of England and his son, Henry. It stated, "A greeting on the birthday of the Sacred King, to the most worshipful and energetic lord and most eminent James, King of Great Britain and Ireland, and Defender of the true faith, with a gesture of joyful celebration of the Birthday of the Lord, in most joy and fortune, we enter into the new auspicious year 1612" see more here.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine, the first commercially produced card in England was sent in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. Credited with the first Christmas card in the United States is Louis Prang in 1875. For more information about how Christmas cards were born, check out the article.
Truly Engaging Blog indicates several reasons as to why Christmas cards are sent:
- Personal Greeting
- Spread Holiday Cheer
- Update a Family Photo
- Practicing Gratitude
- Family Bonding
- Memorabilia
- Maintain Connections
- It's Tradition
Regardless of your reason or reasons for sending Christmas cards this year, how about sending a card to Jesus Christ, the reason for the season....
How would you send a card to Jesus? How about taking a "card" to the temple and completing ordinances for a member of your family?
"Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
"When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
"Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
If you can't attend the temple personally, share the ordinances of an ancestor with the temple or a family member or family who can complete them for you.
If you need assistance in getting a "card" to take to the temple, please drop by the Burley FamilySearch Center and we will be happy to help you find one (or a few).
Let's work together to spread the Christmas cheer to those on both sides of the veil!
Did you know?
- We have adopted the Family History Department mission statement as our mission statement. “We create inspiring experiences that bring joy to all people as they discover, gather, and connect their family - past, present, and future.” Come to the center and see how we can help you create those inspiring experiences through our classes or working one on one with our consultants.
- Mark your calendars - The Expo is happening again, and it will be bigger than last year. It will be held on February 10, 2024, at the Mini-Cassia CSI Campus. Watch for more information as it gets closer.
- Basic FamilySearch Classes in Spanish: Starting in January, we will be offering some basic FamilySearch classes on our 4th Sunday Spanish days at the center. These are geared to assist consultants in learning the basics to teach others in their wards/branches; however, everyone is welcome to come and learn these basic skills. Cameron will be teaching these classes.
- Although, we don't offer many classes in December - we are open to assist you one-on-one with your questions. We will be closed from December 22nd to January 6th. We will reopen in January with a full slate of classes.
- The FamilySearch Premium Websites are available in all Church Meetinghouses. See what you need to do to access them. Note: This only works when your personal devise is on the Liahona network and applies at the Burley FamilySearch Center as well.
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