“Contents,” Friend, Dec. 2004, 1 Friend December 2004 Volume 34, Number 12 Hidden CTR Ring In Russian, “choose the right” is written like this: ImageRussian characters As you look for the Russian CTR ring hidden in this issue, remember the birth of Jesus Christ and think of three ways you can become more like Him. Contents Stories and Features Friends by Mail A Christmas Message from the First Presidency to the Children of the World: A Wonderful Time of Year A Cabbage for Christmas Trisa Martin Friend to Friend: A Beautiful World Elder Mervyn B. Arnold This Is Christmas! Linda G. Paulsen Friends in the News They Spoke to Us Poster Article: Jesus Grew Up in a Righteous Family Christmas in the Americas: A Christmas Program Patricia Reece Roper A Tree for Nana Callie Buys Special Witness: Keep the Commandments Elder Robert D. Hales Our Creative Friends Sharing Time: Christmas Gifts All Year Sheila E. Wilson Trying to Be Like Jesus From the Life of President Heber J. Grant: Charitable Businessman Friend Index 2004 Guide to the Friend For Little Friends The Nativity Set Jane McBride Choate Gift Tags and Ornaments Virginia L. Terrell The Christmas Story Julie Wardell Verse The Nativity Rebecca Todd Archibald Things to Make and Do Christmas Workshop Christmas on Temple Square Kimberly Webb Funstuf Christmas on Temple Square Cutouts Cover painting Hope © Joseph Brickey. Do not copy.