Photos: Holy Cross Campus Alive with Christmas Spirit as Holidays Near

From left, Laura Lopez '18, Emma Kuper '18 and Catherine Hershey '18 study in their room near a Christmas tree.(from left) Laura Lopez '18, Emma Kuper '18 and Catherine Hershey '18 get back to studying after decorating their residence hall for Christmas. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas stockings hang on the door of Julia Paxson's Lab.Stockings with students’ names are hung on a biology lab door with care. Photo by Tom Rettig

Hafsa Sadiq '19 works in the Paxton Lab (Biology Department) near a beaker tree Christmas tree.Hafsa Sadiq '19 works in the Paxton Lab near a beaker Christmas tree. Photo by Tom Rettig

Students study for finals in the Levy Browsing RoomA Christmas tree keeps students company as they study in Dinand Library. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas 2017 at Kimball Hall.The College’s main dining hall, Kimball Hall, is decorated for the holidays. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas 2017 at Kimball Hall.Students wait in line for dessert at the annual holiday dinner in a decorated Kimball Hall. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas 2017 at Kimball Hall.Students say “Hi” to Santa as they enter Kimball Hall for the annual holiday dinner. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas 2017 at Kimball Hall.Christmas cookies are decorated and ready to be enjoyed at the annual holiday dinner. Photo by Tom Rettig

Tree Lighting Ceremony 2017The Holy Cross Chamber Singers perform on the O’Kane Porch before community members gathered at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Photo by Tom Rettig

Tree Lighting Ceremony 2017Santa takes time to chat with children at the College’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Photo by Tom Rettig

Father Boroughs attends the Tree Lighting Ceremony 2017Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of Holy Cross, joins the community for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Photo by Tom Rettig

Tree Lighting Ceremony 2017Students gather to take photos with Santa during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Photo by Tom Rettig

Residence Hall Decorating Contest 2017 Photographed by student Emily Tieu, secretary of the Inter-House Council.Students get in the holiday spirit with ugly sweaters during Inter-House Council’s annual residence hall decorating contest. Photo by Emily Tieu ’20

Human Resources employee Christian Cutroni wraps presents for the Christmas Giving TreePresents collected for the annual College-wide Giving Tree drive surround an adorned tree in Human Resources. Photo by Tom Rettig

From left, Political Science Academic Administrative Assistant Jan Lenahan talks with student Jewel Duberry-Douglas '18 near a Christmas tree.Jan Lenahan, administrative assistant of the political science department, talks with Jewel Duberry-Douglas '18 in her decorated office. Photo by Tom Rettig

Students take part in the annual Hogan After Dark Christmas event, enjoying holiday tunes and building festive gingerbread houses.Students take part in the annual Hogan After Dark Christmas event, enjoying holiday tunes and building festive gingerbread houses. Photo by Austin Bosworth ’18

Christmas 2017 - Ugly Sweater Contest Photographed by Anthony Saltarelli '18Students celebrate the holiday season — and near end of the semester — with an ugly sweater contest at the College pub. Photo by Anthony Saltarelli ’18

From left, Julianna de Haas '18, Emma Kuper '18, Catherine Hershey '18 and Laura Lopez '18 carry a balsam fir Christmas tree while on campus.With decorations in hand, roommates walk back to their residence hall to make their room festive for the holiday season. Photo by Tom Rettig

From left, Electricians Jeff Bujnowski and James Perez hang Christmas lights on the Hoval.Lights are strung on the tree at the center of the Hogan Oval as campus gets in the holiday spirit. Photo by Tom Rettig

Grounds staff member Kevin Johnson hangs Christmas decorations on Linden Lane.Grounds staff member adorns the College’s main gates with wreaths. Photo by Tom Rettig

Kevin Johnson from Grounds hangs a Christmas wreath on the front of O'Kane Hall porch.The biggest wreath on campus is hung on O’Kane Porch. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas 2017Snow falls over the crèche in front of O’Kane Hall. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas 2017Fenwick Porch is made even more beautiful by falling snow and festive wreaths. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas 2017Wreathes adorn lampposts across campus. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas 2017A tree sparkles with lights in front of Dinand Library. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas 2017Dinand Library gets into the Christmas spirit with a mini decorated tree in the Main Reading Room. Photo by Tom Rettig

Music LibraryStudents study for finals next to a tiny Christmas tree in the Music Library. Photo by Tom Rettig

Associate Professor, Oliver de la Paz of the English Department sports a Christmas tree on his office door.Oliver de la Paz, associate professor of English, sports a Christmas tree on his office door. Photo by Tom Rettig

Christmas DecorationsLights brighten up campus as the sun sets. Photo by Tom Rettig

Lessons and Carols 2017Students enter St. Joseph Memorial Chapel for the Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols. Photo by Tom Rettig

Lessons and Carols 2017Students, faculty, staff and community members sing along during the Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols. Photo by Tom Rettig

Lessons and Carols 2017St. Joseph Memorial Chapel is filled during Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols. Photo by Tom Rettig

Lessons and Carols 2017Michele Murray, vice president of student affairs and dean of students, offers a reading during Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols. Photo by Tom Rettig

Lessons and Carols 2017The College Choir and Chamber Orhcestra fill St. Joseph Memorial Chapel with beautiful music during Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols. Photo by Tom Rettig

Lessons and Carols 2017A student violinist performs during Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols. Photo by Tom Rettig