In the beautiful island nation of Vanuatu, Family Day is celebrated each year on December 26—the day after Christmas. Places of work and education are closed to provide residents a day to give thanks and spend time with family. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the building of the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple is also a reason for families to celebrate. The metallic spire was recently installed atop the tower.

In celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a star-topped Christmas tree that glows green at night was installed at a major intersection near the Londrina Brazil Temple. The temple itself—another reminder of Jesus Christ—is also lit at night. Brazil will soon be home to 24 temples. Of that number, there are 11 dedicated, 4 under construction, and 9 in the planning stages. The temple in Londrina has been under construction for over 16 months.

The final pieces of stone cladding are being secured to the exterior walls of the Knoxville Tennessee Temple. Last month, the metal-clad cupola was installed atop the tower and then capped with a ball and spire finial. Permanent fencing has been installed behind the temporary chain-link fence, and plantings are continuing on the grounds. The handsome building stands in the town of Farragut on the western edge of Knox County.

Plants are thriving in the flowerbeds along the southwest fence line of the Neiafu Tonga Temple site. The concrete surface next to the fence will serve as a parking area for patrons, connecting to the main entrance plaza. Art glass has been installed in the steeple but has not yet been added to the main floor windows. The front doorway and transom window opening will remain boarded until construction draws closer to completion.