Temples

WHITE FRIDAY

For many years, the term “Black Friday” has been a colloquial term for the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It traditionally marked the start of the Christmas shopping season and used to be the busiest shopping day of the year. In recent years, Black Friday creeped into Thursday and, more recently, black Friday… Read More WHITE FRIDAY

Ordinances

A Choice to Make

Several years ago, I learned from a good friend, Theo, that a common, dear friend had passed away. He came from good stock, with great parents who were very active in the Church. Lynn had been active, and had been ordained an Elder in the Melchizedek Priesthood. As so many in their late teen years,… Read More A Choice to Make

Heritage

Day of the Dead

As a Mexican in a multicultural marriage living in the U.S., it is important for me to share the tradition of Day of the Dead with my children.  I grew up learning about my ancestors at home by seeing and helping my mom build an altar for all the family members that had passed before… Read More Day of the Dead