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• 22 Nov, 2018
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As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to the joy of family gatherings, shared meals, and celebrations. Whether you celebrate with presents under the tree, wooden shoes stuffed with straw, or a bonfire made from dried thorn branches, it is a se

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• 21 Nov, 2018
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Written by Laurie Bradshaw and Maddy Stutz Holidays and celebrations are some of the best times to gather with family to create lifelong memories, and families around the world cherish many traditions together. Here are a few of these traditions from

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• 20 Nov, 2018
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Famicity gives families a personal, secure place to share photos and memories, connect with each other, and collaborate on a family tree. Here is a taste of what Famicity can do for you, how it works with FamilySearch.org, and how to create your own free

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• 18 Nov, 2018
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There’s something special about family photos. Recently, I came across a picture on FamilySearch of a Thanksgiving dinner at my great-grandparents’ home with family members seated around a long table. As I studied that photo taken sixty years

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• 18 Nov, 2018
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Church leaders shared a renewed emphasis with temple and family history consultants at the 2018 family history leadership session of RootsTech. They noted that part of your calling is to focus efforts on children turning 12 and to partner with ward leader

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• 17 Nov, 2018
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In February 2018, Elder Bradley D. Foster spoke to temple and family history consultants during the family history leadership session at RootsTech 2018. The Executive Director of the Family History Department had great insights to share about how to make

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• 17 Nov, 2018
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Family history work blesses the lives of Primary children—now, and when they get older. And teaching them how to engage in family history work can be fun! Sister Joy D. Jones, Primary General President, and Elder Donald L. Hallstrom, a General Authority

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• 17 Nov, 2018
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During the family history leadership session at RootsTech 2018, Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles encouraged temple and family history consultants to reach out to children turning 12 as well as new members—whom he and other Chur

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• 12 Nov, 2018
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What comes to your mind when you think of Sweden? Is it ABBA, the Swedish pop group that gained worldwide fame in the 70s? Or is it Sweden’s breathtaking, frigid landscapes with spectacular views of the northern lights? If you are Swedish or have Swedis