Today we celebrate the true date of Jesus’ birth (at least based on the revelation given to Joseph Smith). Today is also the holiday for His crucifixion. Sunday is Easter, when He was resurrected. So today we have the birthday and deathday of Jesus to celebrate. When I was younger, I used to be puzzled as to why Easter is in April instead of the winter. Winter is such a cold dead time, that would seem apt for the death. However, Spring is a wonderful time of renewal which is very appropriate for His resurrection, and it is a bit difficult to be resurrected without a preceding death event. April is also a wonderful time for His birthday. So “Happy Birthday Jesus” on one hand with glorious praises and celebration, while on the other, we have his death and crucifixion combined with the wonderful celebration as he was resurrected a few days later. Should we celebrate his death or mourn it? And why do we call it Good Friday – it is not as if getting crucified on this day makes it a “good” day…