Simeon and Anna

Published: Dec. 31, 2023, 5:42 p.m.

You know it\u2019s coming. Get ready for it. Someone will ask you, \u201cWill you stay awake until midnight?\u201d If you ask it, you can anticipate a range of answers from, \u201cI\u2019ll just be getting started,\u201d to \u201cThe new year will come in whether I\u2019m awake or not.\u201d If someone asks you, \u201cWill you stay awake until midnight?\u201d you might answer, \u201cI\u2019m not sure what I\u2019ll do, but I know I\u2019ll be celebrating a baby who went to church.\u201d His or her quizzical-looking response might give you the chance to explain, \u201cI\u2019m still celebrating Christmas and the truth that God not only came to earth as a baby, but he went to church as a baby.\u201d It\u2019s not the expected answer, but you\u2019re pointing to the best news everyone needs: a Savior has come for the world. We\u2019re so glad you\u2019ve gathered with us today to continue celebrating the truth that will make our new year great: \u201cChrist is born.\u201d