“Contents,” New Era, Dec. 2006, 1 New Era December 2006 Volume 36, Number 12 Contents The Message: Christ the Savior Is BornElder Russell M. NelsonThe greatest gift you could give the Lord is to keep unspotted from the world. In Tune: Soft and PureRaymond D. Cook Mom’s Christmas CoatRonda HinrichsenThe true spirit of Christmas comes from service and sacrifice. Accepting the ChallengePaul VanDenBergheTeens who took President Hinckley’s Book of Mormon challenge share their experiences. Q&A: Questions and Answers New Era Poster: Make Room for the Savior Sharing the JoyConsuelo Conesa LeoneWe sang about joy and meant it. A Watch, Some Buttons, and Joseph’s CloakSally Johnson OdekirkSeeing a few of his possessions brings the Prophet Joseph Smith into our lives. From the Field: Finding Christmas in SendaiDwayne VanceRemembering our neighbors made a memorable Christmas. Idea List: Rich in Spirit Mary and JosephSusan WintersWhat do we know about the earthly parents of Jesus Christ? What’s Up? Because of the Restoration …Mandi AndreHaving the gospel restored has literally changed every day of my life. Don’t You Pray?Elder Lynn A. MickelsenA wonderful Christmas gift led to an even greater possession, my testimony. Instant Messages The Extra Smile New Era 2006 Index Poems: Winter TreeLaura W. Yamada Haiku for WinterLorena Barney Wilson PhotoJohn Luke Cover: The Christ child started His earthly ministry in a loving family. See “Mary and Joseph” on p. 28. Cover art and photography: “For unto Us a Child Is Born,” by Lynne Millman Weidinger (front) and Matt Reier (back)