Sister Uchtdorf and her daughter share how their German Christmas traditions help them celebrate the birth and life of the Savior

<p>Christmas is a favorite time of year for many Christians across the globe as they cherish the opportunity to celebrate the birth and life of Jesus Christ. Members of the Savior's Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, each have unique and special Christmas traditions that come from their families, countries and cultures. This episode of the Church News podcast explores one family's Christmas traditions and the beautiful way they share them with others.<a href="https://www.deseret.com/2008/10/18/20380254/a-knock-on-the-door-forever-changed-sister-uchtdorf"> Sister Harriet R. Uchtdorf</a> and Antje Uchtdorf Evans, the wife and daughter of<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/dieter-f-uchtdorf?lang=eng"> Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf</a> of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, discuss how family<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/archives/2009-12-12/sister-harriet-r-uchtdorf-der-weinachtsbaum-151-memories-linger-of-small-tree-68146"> traditions from their German homeland</a> help them focus on the Savior during the holiday season. They also talk about how they are sharing some of these European traditions through their service with <a href="https://www.christkindlmarkt-slc.com/">The Christkindlmarkt at This Is The Place Heritage Park</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, &ldquo;What do I know now?&rdquo; because of the experience. Produced by<a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/"> KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>