Light the World

Light the World is a special invitation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by sharing His light with others during the Christmas season through acts of kindness. We’d love for you to join us!

Share the Light of Jesus’ Story

The First Christmas Story, Told by Kids | The Birth of Jesus Christ

A truly joyful Christmas starts with Jesus Christ. Join us in celebrating His birth by sharing His light with others!

Download Christmas videos here and share with others.

Add Light to Your Christmas Traditions

Looking for ways to make the season brighter? Use this fun idea generator for ways you can share Jesus Christ’s love as you celebrate the holidays.

Tradition: Make Christmas Cookies

Decorating homemade gingerbread cookies with icing

Add light by: Delivering some to a neighbor

Tradition: Watch Christmas movies

Add light by: Watching The Christ Child with a friend

Tradition: Plan a Christmas meal

Add light by: Inviting someone who doesn’t have a place to go

Tradition: Buy food for a Christmas meal

Volunteers packing donated food in cardboard boxes.

Add light by: Buying extra to donate to a food bank

Tradition: Listen to Christmas music

Low angle of two young African American women with headphones listening to music

Add light by: Putting together a playlist for a friend

Tradition: Write Christmas cards

Happy family with small daughter making Christmas cards.

Add light by: Making extra to deliver to a care facility

Tradition: Read Luke 2 in the Bible

Woman's hands holding mobile phone in subway train

Add light by: Texting a verse about Jesus Christ to a friend

Tradition: Throw a Christmas party

Two women hug in a decorative Christmas setting

Add light by: Inviting someone who seems lonely

Tradition: Go Christmas shopping

Customer paying with smartphone at grocery store checkout counter

Add light by: Thanking store employees for their hard work

Tradition: Hang Christmas lights

Side view of man hanging Christmas lights

Add light by: Offering to help an elderly or disabled neighbor with theirs

Tradition: Decorate your Christmas tree

Asian man wearing winter jacket and using a smart phone over blue sky

Add light by: Sharing a picture online with what Christmas means to you

Tradition: Go to a Christmas concert

Cellists playing in unison at orchestra concert

Add light by: Inviting someone who lives alone

Tradition: Buy Christmas candy

Close-up of candy cane hanging on Christmas tree

Add light by: Delivering some to a fire station

Tradition: Put up a nativity set

Minerva Teichert, “Christ in a Red Robe”

Add light by: Posting a photo with what Jesus Christ means to you

Tradition: Act out the nativity story

Add light by: Inviting friends to help

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Add a Little Light List

Get even more ideas for adding Jesus Christ’s light to your Christmas traditions in this downloadable list that’s perfect for hanging on your refrigerator.

Help a Friend Add Light to Their Traditions

Giving Machine Kiosks

Donate shoes, books, or even a chicken to someone in need through these vending machines that dispense joy.

Watch The Christ Child with a Friend

Take a moment to refocus on the true meaning of Christmas with this short film that recounts the Nativity story found in the Bible. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, witness the awe of the shepherds on Judea’s plains, and feel the joy of the Wise Men as they kneel before the Light of the World—our Savior, Jesus Christ. Watch and share with others.

More Ways to Celebrate

Looking for more ways to celebrate Jesus Christ with us? You can also download Christmas music, read the scriptures that describe Christ’s birth, and more using the link below.