Eric Huntsman: Christmas in the Holy Land

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

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