<p>Anticipation is a huge part of Christmas, and memories add to it. I remember carol singing at Christmas. Groups of the braver kids would go round the estate, singing “Hark the Herald” or “While Shepherds Watched” at likely doors, hoping for chocolate or a sixpence—but lucky if they got a penny to share. Teenagers and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I can’t help comparing the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held last weekend, and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, two weeks previous. Both were world events, both involved millions of viewers, both involved introspection and deep thought, both generated an emotional and spiritual response. The differences in setting [&hellip;]</p>