The First Presidency's Christmas Devotional (changed in 2014 from First Presidency Christmas Devotional) is an annual broadcast from the

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. It is generally held the evening of the first Sunday in December to begin the Christmas season. Traditionally the meeting has consisted of music from the

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and

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. In the past, the speakers consisted solely of members of the

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, but has changed in more recent years. In 2015, one speaker was pulled from each of the

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, the Relief Society General Presidency, the

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, and the First Presidency. Messages usually reflect the Christmas season and may focus on love, service, and Jesus Christ.

References

Worship services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints December observances Christian Sunday observances Holidays and observances by scheduling (nth weekday of the month) Christmas Devotional Annual events {{LDS-stub