Believe

No one can measure the effect of an unselfish act of kindness. By small simple things great things due indeed come to pass. Of course gifts given and gifts recived make Christmas speacial. For many children, Christmas eve is a very long night as they look forward with eager anticipation to the gifts Santa brings, which is why children love Santa Clause. Let me share what someone once said about Santa Clause. First of all, he's a joyous individual....Next Santa Clause is interested in making others happy. He increases the happy moments in the life of everyone he meets. He loves his work; he gets fun out of his job. He is childlike, simple, humble, sincere, and forgiving. Finally, he is a giver. His philosophy is to give himself away in service. He is a friend to everyone. He smiles. Perhaps you and I could attain greater happiness if we emulated Santa Clause a little more, for his way is the way of the infant Jesus.

President James E. Faust

First Presidency Christmas Devotional 1998