Eric Huntsman had an opportunity some of us only dream of—spending Christmas in the Holy Land. A former teacher at the BYU Jerusalem Center, Huntsman gives listeners an idea of what Christmastime in the Holy Land was like for him and his family. He also helps us dig deeper into some of the characters and traditions we celebrate at Christmas, and shares how autism has forever changed and blessed his family’s holiday season.

"Christmas is a lot of fun. And we do get gifts and we do get joy giving gifts but that's just because we're following the pattern of the Magi and others who are trying to give gifts to the Baby Jesus. But most of all, 'God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son.'"

Show Notes

3:22- Christmas in Bethlehem
14:26- The Mother of a Special Son
18:49- Joseph
23:11- Simeon and Anna
29:39- Sadness at Christmas
31:42- Christmas Traditions
36:00- Music at Christmas
38:57- Autism and the Holidays

Find the full episode transcript at ldsliving.com/allin.

Eric Huntsman had an opportunity some of us only dream of&mdash;spending Christmas in the Holy Land. A former teacher at the BYU Jerusalem Center, Huntsman gives listeners an idea of what Christmastime in the Holy Land was like for him and his family.&nbsp;He also helps us dig deeper into some of the characters and traditions we celebrate at Christmas, and&nbsp;shares how autism has forever changed and blessed his family&rsquo;s holiday season.
"Christmas is a lot of fun. And we do get gifts and we do get joy&nbsp;giving gifts but that's just because we're following the pattern of the Magi and others who are trying&nbsp;to give gifts to the Baby Jesus. But most of all, 'God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son.'"
Show Notes
3:22- Christmas in Bethlehem 14:26- The Mother of a Special Son 18:49- Joseph 23:11- Simeon and Anna 29:39- Sadness at Christmas 31:42- Christmas Traditions 36:00- Music at Christmas 38:57- Autism and the Holidays
Find the full episode transcript at <a href="https://www.ldsliving.com/pages/allin">ldsliving.com/allin</a>.

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What does it mean to be "all in" the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the latter days? The answers might surprise you. All In is a brand new podcast from LDS Living where we explore this question with the help of Latter-day Saints who are striving to live their faith every day&mdash;just like you.

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