A Seasonal Masterpiece

It has been a couple of years since we’ve made the trek downtown to see the lights on Temple Square. With extensive renovations of both the Salt Lake Temple and Temple Square beginning next month, we figured we’d better make the trip this year. Nathan had the opportunity to sing in the assembly hall last night, so it was the perfect time to go. We rode the train (Again. Malia got to ride twice in less than a week!) and braved the crowds to walk around a bit. Christmas on Temple Square really is an experience like no other. I know it is one of those things we take for granted around here, but it truly is spectacular.

I think this was one of the performances that Nathan was most excited for. Having the opportunity to sing on Temple Square is pretty cool, after all! We were able to warm up a bit (though just a bit due to the continually opening doors) while we listened to the choirs sing. It was a lovely way to spend a cold December night. I’m a music lover and Christmas music is high on my list of all-time favorite music topics, so being able to spend an hour listening to a variety of songs was fantastic.

I’m not sure what Temple Square will look like during the years of renovations, but I’m grateful I had an opportunity to share the lights and music with my family this year before it becomes a big construction zone. And I’m excited to see how it will all look once the renovations are over. If tradition is any indication, it will be magnificent.