What are some of the most well - known funny lds pioneer stories?

There is a story about an elderly couple who visited the LDS temple regularly. One day, the husband got his shoes mixed up with someone else's at the entrance. He didn't notice until he was halfway through the temple tour. When he realized, he just shrugged and said that he guessed his feet were on an adventure in someone else's shoes. His positive attitude made everyone around him chuckle.

There was a story where an LDS family was trying to put up their Christmas lights. The dad climbed up on the roof to string them along the edge. But he accidentally dropped the whole box of lights and they got all tangled in the bushes below. Instead of getting frustrated, the family turned it into a game of 'untangle the Christmas lights' and it became a fun family activity during the Christmas season.

A group of lds pioneers were crossing a river. One of the men was trying to be all heroic and carry a large sack over his head to keep it dry. But he misjudged the depth of the river and slipped, falling completely into the water. The sack ended up floating away and everyone had a good laugh at his expense. However, they all helped him out and retrieved his things. This story shows the camaraderie and the ability to laugh at the unexpected mishaps that were part of their pioneer experience.

A memorable LDS Pioneer Day story is that of the construction of the first temples in the new settlements. The pioneers worked hard to build these places of worship. They had to gather materials, which was no easy feat in the new and often unforgiving lands. The building of the temples represented their commitment to their faith and the establishment of a new religious life in the west.

The story of Relief Society founders is also well - known. These women came together with the aim of providing help and support to those in need in the LDS community. They started with small acts of kindness like making clothes for the poor and visiting the sick. Over time, the Relief Society grew into a large and important organization within the LDS church, with a huge impact on the lives of women and the community as a whole.

One great LDS pioneer story is that of the handcart companies. These brave pioneers, with limited resources, pulled handcarts across vast distances. For example, the Willie and Martin handcart companies faced extreme hardships. They endured harsh weather, lack of food, and still pressed on with their faith. Their determination to reach the Salt Lake Valley is truly inspiring.

Another touching aspect is their ability to find hope in the darkest times. Imagine being in a situation where you are constantly on the move, not knowing what the future holds, but still being able to look forward to building a new life. They were able to see the positive in every situation, whether it was making new friends on the journey or finding a beautiful place to rest, and that positive attitude in difficult circumstances is quite touching.

One of the well - known stories is about Tchaikovsky. He was a very superstitious composer. Once, he believed that if he didn't start his composition on a certain day, he would have bad luck. So he rushed to start a new piece even though he wasn't fully prepared, and ended up with some very interesting and unexpected musical ideas which was quite funny in a way.

One well - known story is about a traveling violinist. He was on a train and started to play his violin softly. A little boy nearby was so fascinated that he asked if he could try. The violinist let him. The boy made the most awful screeching sounds but was so happy. The violinist just smiled and said it was a new 'experimental' piece of music.

Stalin was once at a military parade. A young soldier got overly excited and accidentally saluted in a very exaggerated way. Instead of getting angry, Stalin chuckled and said something to the effect of 'That's the kind of enthusiasm we need, but maybe a bit more controlled next time'. His reaction was a pleasant surprise to those around him as it was a departure from his usually stern image.