Ward Holiday Parties
I am told that our last bishop did not enjoy doing Christmas parties. Forget Halloween. I have been to some wards that have promoted Halloween and others have not. I have been to some ward parties which offered a visit from Santa Claus and some have not. I understand not doing Halloween or Santa. I do get it. But I also understand the pleasure of being together or inviting those not of our faith to a ward activity that may offer enough light that those who don’t attend on Sundays may seek a desire to know more. My mom’s ward has celebrated Christmas in lots of different ways. I remember one time tables were set with name plates. A host couple was selected to head each table and decorate how they saw fit. I was considered a young single at the time and invited to sit with the young single adults at what I...