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Ask a Mormon Woman: How Do Mormons Celebrate New Year’s?

This simple question follows me throughout the year. At every doctor appointment the doctor and I have this conversation-
Doctor: “I see in your paperwork that you don’t drink alcohol.”
Me: “That’s right.”
Doctor: “Not even a little on New Year’s?”
Me (smiling): “No, not even a little on New Year’s.”
Doctor (sternly): “Really?”
Me (sternly): “Really!”
You may [...]

Ask a Mormon Woman: Do Mormons Worship Joseph Smith?

~by Jenny
One of the twelve apostles in modern times, Henry B. Eyring [now a counselor in the First Presidency], said this, “The Prophet Joseph [Smith] is an example and a teacher of enduring well in faith. I do not worship him, but I thank and love him as the Lord’s prophet of the [...]

Ask a Mormon Woman: How Do Mormons Celebrate Christmas?

~by Jenny**
The ways that Mormons celebrate the holidays are varied. Because we are part of a worldwide church, and tend to include long-standing family and cultural traditions in our celebrations, this discussion is about those traditions as well as Mormon traditions. I have enlisted the help of several women for this post to help exemplify [...]

Ask a Mormon Woman: Why Are There So Many Mormons in Southern Alberta, Canada? (And p.s. What are squares?)

~ by Sarah
Seeking refuge from religious persecution in the 1880’s, ten LDS families moved north to settle southern Alberta, Canada. More followed. The settlements thrived despite the initial trepidation felt by their new Canadian neighbors. Through hard work and great farming skills the members were eventually accepted into the Canadian community. Many of the little [...]

Ask a Mormon Woman: I’ve been invited to an LDS reception. What should I expect?

Recently, we were asked about LDS wedding receptions. What are Mormon wedding receptions like? What should I wear? What should I expect?
By Amanda**
A lot of LDS couples get married in the temple, which is a sacred building where a reception cannot be held. So the reception is held in a different venue ~ my sister’s [...]

Ask a Mormon Woman: Do Mormons Celebrate Birthdays?

~By Janelle

I turn 33 this year folks. Everyone told me turning 30 would be horrible, but it wasn’t. Being over 30 is awesome. People take me more seriously, my kids are getting bigger and more helpful, and I like myself infinitely better than I did at 18. Sure, parts of my body are starting to [...]

Ask A Mormon Woman: What do Mormons believe about suicide? (part 2)

Last week, we addressed this question from a reader about Mormon belief regarding suicide. Not knowing at the time what specific concerns spurred this question on such a tender and difficult subject, we wanted first to address those who may be struggling with thoughts of wanting to take their own life. We will say again [...]

Ask a Mormon Woman: What do Mormons believe about suicide?

Today’s originally scheduled Sharing Our Voices piece will be shared on Thursday. Today, we wanted to respond to another reader’s recent question:
I was wondering what Mormons believe about suicide.
Answer by Michelle**
The response to this question is going to come in two parts. This week, I will address the question with relation to those who may [...]

Ask a Mormon Woman: What is the Mormon health code? How can I hold to such standards if my spouse’s standards are different?

We received this question from one of our readers:
I am a Mormon woman with three kids and my husband is not a member of the Church. I get sidetracked a lot; I love coffee and I used to smoke. What advice do you have for me?
We actually want to turn this question over to all [...]

A Mormon Woman Asks You

~by Jenny
Usually we have a weekly feature on Mormon Women called ‘Ask A Mormon Woman.’ Today we’ve turned the tables, and we’re asking you a question!
If you are here, on the Mormon Women website, chances are that you’re at least a little curious about the Mormon religion. Maybe the missionaries knocked on your door and [...]