Comments on: Sermons and sweaters: General Conference Traditions http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/ Mormon women blogging about the peculiar and the treasured Wed, 23 May 2012 16:56:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: mormonhermitmom http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/#comment-159448 mormonhermitmom Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:37:46 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=4523#comment-159448 Sunday conference in my family was wrestling during the musical numbers. Now that I'm the mom I've tried all sorts of distractions like conference bingo and coloring, but I guess my kids are the stubborn ones. I don't know if anything is getting through. Sunday afternoon is the worst for it's hypnotic effects. Thank heaven for the November Ensign. Sunday conference in my family was wrestling during the musical numbers.

Now that I’m the mom I’ve tried all sorts of distractions like conference bingo and coloring, but I guess my kids are the stubborn ones. I don’t know if anything is getting through.

Sunday afternoon is the worst for it’s hypnotic effects. Thank heaven for the November Ensign.

]]> By: m&m http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/#comment-159426 m&m Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:43:55 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=4523#comment-159426 Ha. Angie, friend, we think alike (just now saw your 15). Ha. Angie, friend, we think alike (just now saw your 15).

]]> By: m2theh http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/#comment-159373 m2theh Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:09:42 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=4523#comment-159373 We used to do the conference bingo thing--but it was all adults and teenagers. now that I have a preschooler, we're lucky to catch any conference at all! But what I've been wanting to try is having the same type of foods that you have while watching the Superbowl, because everyone stays awake through that. We used to do the conference bingo thing–but it was all adults and teenagers. now that I have a preschooler, we’re lucky to catch any conference at all!

But what I’ve been wanting to try is having the same type of foods that you have while watching the Superbowl, because everyone stays awake through that.

]]> By: jenny http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/#comment-159358 jenny Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:56:06 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=4523#comment-159358 We have many of the same traditions (special breakfast, cozy family time...) as have already been mentioned. Something we started a few years ago is the almighty bribe. Since conference falls around Easter & Halloween, there are a plethora of treats to tempt the kiddies with. Here's the deal: they take notes/names/etc. of the speakers; if the notes are such that they can tell me what the talk was about and the message, they get to pick from a huge bowl of seasonal treats. Its up to them how many speakers they listen to and make note of. (They usually do most of them-- and you should see their notes. Makes a mother proud.) But I don't have to nag to keep eveyone focused and quiet, and they actually retain some of it, as evidenced by future conversations throughout the year. (My littlest one draws pictures of the speaker, names them and writes key words.) It may be out and out bribery, but it's what has worked for us lately. The kids even look forward to it. (BTW, this will be our first conference with the ability to watch at home, previously they have listened on the internet and taken notes...bless their little hearts...) Happy listening and watching to all! :) We have many of the same traditions (special breakfast, cozy family time…) as have already been mentioned. Something we started a few years ago is the almighty bribe. Since conference falls around Easter & Halloween, there are a plethora of treats to tempt the kiddies with. Here’s the deal: they take notes/names/etc. of the speakers; if the notes are such that they can tell me what the talk was about and the message, they get to pick from a huge bowl of seasonal treats. Its up to them how many speakers they listen to and make note of. (They usually do most of them– and you should see their notes. Makes a mother proud.) But I don’t have to nag to keep eveyone focused and quiet, and they actually retain some of it, as evidenced by future conversations throughout the year. (My littlest one draws pictures of the speaker, names them and writes key words.) It may be out and out bribery, but it’s what has worked for us lately. The kids even look forward to it. (BTW, this will be our first conference with the ability to watch at home, previously they have listened on the internet and taken notes…bless their little hearts…) Happy listening and watching to all! :)

]]> By: m&m http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/#comment-159350 m&m Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:44:27 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=4523#comment-159350 Justine, I had a hard time finding the Church's packet, but just did, fwiw. http://lds.org/Static%20Files/LDSOrg/General%20Conference%20Notebook.pdf Justine, I had a hard time finding the Church’s packet, but just did, fwiw.

http://lds.org/Static%20Files/LDSOrg/General%20Conference%20Notebook.pdf

]]> By: Selwyn http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/#comment-159338 Selwyn Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:43:56 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=4523#comment-159338 I'm the first convert in my family, so there are no long term traditions like some of those mentioned - yet! Here in Australia stakes get the conference beamed in via satellite, where it's recorded then played over the Saturday/Sunday a week or two afterwards in the chapels. I'm tempted to start watching it over the internet, though I'm not sure how much my boys would get out of it at home. After reviewing some of the traditions listed, maybe I'll try the lego and tent options! One of the traditions I've started is giving my boys the Activity packs with lollies for the bingo games. It's the only food they have at church during meetings, so it's a big enjoyable deal for them. I try to have something nice for lunch or dinner afterwards (depending on which session we attend) so we can enjoy our food while discussing what we heard. My tips for getting the most out are to work out a few days beforehand what I really want help/direction with, and write those questions (i.e. who, what, when, where) down in a notebook that I take to conference. I take notes of points that pop out at me from each speaker regardless of if they directly answer my questions, and I refer to my notes afterwards. (My note book is one that lives in my handbag, holding my book lists, shopping lists and reminders - I love my notebook! - so it's always available to revise what was said.) I always find at least one talk is just for me (sorry everyone else in the world, they were talking to ME!) that helps me with whatever I'm facing/struggling with. October General Conference always seems to be screened on a sunny day - I love coming out of the darkened room into a glorious spring afternoon. Makes everything that much more possible and wondrous. I’m the first convert in my family, so there are no long term traditions like some of those mentioned – yet!

Here in Australia stakes get the conference beamed in via satellite, where it’s recorded then played over the Saturday/Sunday a week or two afterwards in the chapels. I’m tempted to start watching it over the internet, though I’m not sure how much my boys would get out of it at home. After reviewing some of the traditions listed, maybe I’ll try the lego and tent options!

One of the traditions I’ve started is giving my boys the Activity packs with lollies for the bingo games. It’s the only food they have at church during meetings, so it’s a big enjoyable deal for them. I try to have something nice for lunch or dinner afterwards (depending on which session we attend) so we can enjoy our food while discussing what we heard.

My tips for getting the most out are to work out a few days beforehand what I really want help/direction with, and write those questions (i.e. who, what, when, where) down in a notebook that I take to conference. I take notes of points that pop out at me from each speaker regardless of if they directly answer my questions, and I refer to my notes afterwards. (My note book is one that lives in my handbag, holding my book lists, shopping lists and reminders – I love my notebook! – so it’s always available to revise what was said.)

I always find at least one talk is just for me (sorry everyone else in the world, they were talking to ME!) that helps me with whatever I’m facing/struggling with.

October General Conference always seems to be screened on a sunny day – I love coming out of the darkened room into a glorious spring afternoon. Makes everything that much more possible and wondrous.

]]> By: Melissa M. http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/#comment-159332 Melissa M. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:27:23 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=4523#comment-159332 I'm enjoying reading about everyone's Conference traditions. I always associate Conference weekend with good food and cooking, which I enjoy when I'm not in a hurry. There's something about all of us being together, relaxing, and the yummy smells of good food, especially in the fall. I make French toast for Sunday breakfast; we have roast chicken with goat's cheese and sage for dinner, or a pot roast and mashed potatoes and gravy. During October conference we always bake an apple pie on Sunday--my husband peels and slices all the apples while I make the pie, and then we enjoy the lovely aroma of pie baking while we watch the afternoon session. We stay in our pjs all day on Sunday. And sometimes we take a drive up the canyon between sessions to see the fall colors. And now that our children are getting older, they all love Conference weekends, and that makes me very happy. :) I’m enjoying reading about everyone’s Conference traditions. I always associate Conference weekend with good food and cooking, which I enjoy when I’m not in a hurry. There’s something about all of us being together, relaxing, and the yummy smells of good food, especially in the fall. I make French toast for Sunday breakfast; we have roast chicken with goat’s cheese and sage for dinner, or a pot roast and mashed potatoes and gravy. During October conference we always bake an apple pie on Sunday–my husband peels and slices all the apples while I make the pie, and then we enjoy the lovely aroma of pie baking while we watch the afternoon session. We stay in our pjs all day on Sunday. And sometimes we take a drive up the canyon between sessions to see the fall colors. And now that our children are getting older, they all love Conference weekends, and that makes me very happy. :)

]]> By: Amy S http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/#comment-159325 Amy S Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:15:01 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=4523#comment-159325 That's funny, I was just thinking about posting about this same thing. For me, our traditions have totally changed since for the first time we can get it on television here. We used to spend six hours at church on those days, and you packed a whole bunch of food and a whole bunch of kid supplies. It's so bizarre to have conference coming into my family room. I now have to learn to keep my hands busy so I don't do the doze on the couch as well. But this is Florida, so we definitely are not doing sweaters or fleece-lined jeans. In fact, come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen fleece-lined jeans. That’s funny, I was just thinking about posting about this same thing. For me, our traditions have totally changed since for the first time we can get it on television here. We used to spend six hours at church on those days, and you packed a whole bunch of food and a whole bunch of kid supplies. It’s so bizarre to have conference coming into my family room. I now have to learn to keep my hands busy so I don’t do the doze on the couch as well. But this is Florida, so we definitely are not doing sweaters or fleece-lined jeans. In fact, come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen fleece-lined jeans.

]]> By: m&m http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/#comment-159317 m&m Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:20:27 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=4523#comment-159317 <i>and we’re especially lucky in Utah this year because it’s UEA weekend</i> Hm. We have our break in two weeks. Ah, well. Our tradition as of the past couple of years includes treats (which I don't buy often, but they each get to pick their favorite), and building 'tents' with sheets and blankets -- King-Benjamin-like. We always read Mosiah 2 and talk about the parallels to our day. We usually have one of those packets, but the kids often end up listening in their own way. We've had building materials (legos, magnetix, etc.) out before, too. and we’re especially lucky in Utah this year because it’s UEA weekend

Hm. We have our break in two weeks. Ah, well.

Our tradition as of the past couple of years includes treats (which I don’t buy often, but they each get to pick their favorite), and building ‘tents’ with sheets and blankets — King-Benjamin-like. We always read Mosiah 2 and talk about the parallels to our day. We usually have one of those packets, but the kids often end up listening in their own way. We’ve had building materials (legos, magnetix, etc.) out before, too.

]]> By: Sharlee http://segullah.org/daily-special/sermons-and-sweaters-general-conference-traditions/#comment-159312 Sharlee Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:21:19 +0000 http://segullah.org/?p=4523#comment-159312 Yup, Shelah. You're the only one. :-) Yup, Shelah. You’re the only one. :-)

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