The College of St. Scholastica begins its celebration of the Christmas season with its annual Advent Vespers service and tree-lighting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The public is welcome and free parking will be available.
The Advent Vespers service is at 4:30 p.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, next to Tower Hall on campus. Sponsored by Campus Ministry, the event will feature the music of Advent along with moments of prayer, quiet reflection and candlelight.
Immediately following at 5:15 p.m. is "Lighting a Tradition," when community members gather around the front steps of Tower Hall to count down to the ceremonial lighting of the College's Christmas trees. Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association, the tree lighting will be followed by a hot cocoa and cookie reception in the Tower Hall foyer.
With Christmas carols and plenty of holiday cheer, these free events mark the official start of the season for the St. Scholastica campus.
