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This points to the Christian idea that Christmas only has its full meaning because of Easter. The line can be read as saying that the birth story is not just about celebration, but about a larger arc of sacrifice, hope, and renewal. It lands in a sermon or holiday reflection that wants the season to feel tied to faith, not only festivity.
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About Gordon B. Hinckley
American religious leader and author
Gordon Bitner Hinckley was an American religious leader and author who led The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1995 until his death in 2008. He is remembered as the church’s 15th president and, among members, as a prophet, seer, and revelator. Hinckley served at the head of the church for nearly 13 years and reached 97 years of age. He was, for a time, the oldest person to preside over the church. His public words reflect his role as a faith leader and his long service in the church.
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