Mayoral Traditions MAYORS at home

THE HOLIDAYS ARE A FESTIVE TIME OF YEAR when we share special moments with our spirit of giving. relationships that warm our hearts, shelter that keeps us safe, and nourishment that fuels our bodies. The spirit of the season invites us to cultivate and express our gratitude for all we have and for the traditions we share as family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and with all the other important people in our lives.

BRAD FROST American Fork Mayor

TRADITIONS ARE SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF IDENTITY, and following

nighttime ritual on the cold December nights was to read the daily story out of the “Christmas Book”. Each story taught an important Christlike trait we should want to emulate while sharing a heart-felt message about the meaning of Christmas. The

Nativity. This has carried on over the years, and now some of our kids have kids of their own. When I asked my adult kids about their most memorable Christmas experiences, they both said reading the stories out of the Christmas Book. I love that we have maintained the tradition of reading the stories as it helped our family get ready for the true meaning of Christmas. Yes, presents are nice, but the true meaning of Christmas is the way He would. May we all be blessed with the spirit of Christmas this season

CARLA MERRILL Alpine Mayor

IN THE ANDERSEN HOME, Christmas is the favorite Holiday of the year. We love to decorate the house from top to bottom, with themes in each bedroom and gathering space. (When I say “we” I mean me.) I love to gather friends and family for parties and meals and to be surrounded by festive beauty and cheer. Christmas Eve is usually spent with extended family, sharing old family stories and our traditional dollar store gift exchange. Christmas morning always involves a huge breakfast followed by Christmas gifts, and the be at home with my family, and we have built our family Christmas traditions around that very ideal.

One Of My Favorite Christmas Traditions

help local churches or other organizations deliver Sub for Santa gifts.

but was one of those types of families that would never ask for help. The leader recently had a job change and was now under-employed and also doing odd jobs to make ends meet. The members in the ward had noticed that them. I remember showing up at the door dressed in my red suit, with gifts in my Santa bag. I noticed the shock and surprise on their faces and the tears in their eyes when I presented them with gifts, coats, and a gift card from a local hardware store where they could buy the plumbing supplies needed. They asked several times about who

KURT OLSTER Highland City Mayor

A Christmas Carol 11/26 - 12/23/22

Hale Center Theater

$16.50 - $17

Christmas Around the World 12/2/22

Marriott Center, BYU

$16 - $21

Sounds of the Season 12/2/22

Noorda Center for

$5 - $10

Celebration of Christmas 12/2 - 12/3/22

Hall, BYU

$18 - $20