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In addition to being an official holiday in Utah, Pioneer Day is considered a special occasion by many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). [8] [9] On Pioneer Day, some Latter-day Saints walk portions of the Mormon Trail or reenact entering the Salt Lake Valley by handcart. [10]
Mormons generally view such symbols as emphasizing the death of Jesus rather than his life and resurrection. [43] The early LDS Church was more accepting of the symbol of the cross, but after the turn of the 20th century, an aversion to it developed in Mormon culture. [ 44 ]
Home for the Holidays was recorded during the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's 2012 Christmas shows in the LDS Conference Center, with special guests English tenor Alfie Boe, former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw, and Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen aka "Candy Bomber". [2]
Here's a look at the holidays in 2024 so you can start planning. ... Other fun holidays and special days. Groundhog Day: Friday, Feb. 2. Super Bowl: Sunday, Feb. 11. Mardi Gras: Tuesday, Feb. 13.
But many non-Mormons will be enjoying an. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Most people will gather Friday in Utah to celebrate the state's Mormon heritage at Pioneer Day parades featuring floats, carriages ...
In common with other Restorationist churches, the LDS Church teaches that a Great Apostasy occurred. It teaches that after the death of Jesus and the Twelve Apostles, the priesthood authority was lost and some important doctrinal teachings, including the text of the Bible, were changed from their original form, thus necessitating a restoration prior to the Second Coming.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives features tons of scandalous moments, but how does it all square with the women's shared faith?. The ladies of Momtok are a combination of practicing and former ...
A Merry Little Christmas was recorded during the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's 2017 Christmas shows in the LDS Conference Center, featuring vocalist Sutton Foster and actor Hugh Bonneville. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] An album and concert DVD was released on October 12, 2018. [ 4 ]