Photos: Creighton kicks off the holiday season

Dec 01, 2021

Students, faculty and staff recently gathered outside St. John's Church to kick off the holiday season with the Celebration of Light ceremony.

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Students, faculty and staff recently gathered outside St. John's Church to kick off the holiday season with the Celebration of Light ceremony.

The event included live music, the annual lighting of campus and a series of student reflections celebrating the many faith traditions represented at Creighton.

Creighton President the Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, was there. As was Santa. 

Please enjoy this early gift to Creighton alumni — photos and videos of the event and our beautiful campus covered in holiday lights!

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St. John's after the Celebration of Light on Creighton's campus. A Christmas scene in front of Creighton Hall. Creighton at Christmas-time. Creighton at Christmas-time. Creighton at Christmas-time. Creighton at Christmas-time. Creighton Hall at Christmas-time. The Mall at Christmas-time. St. John's and Creighton Hall at Christmas-time. Creighton at Christmas-time.

Students gather at the Celebration of Light ceremony.. Students gather at the Celebration of Light ceremony.. Fr. Hendrickson speaks with students at the Celebration of Light ceremony. Students pose in front of the Fountain at the Celebration of Light ceremony. Staff pose with Santa at the Celebration of Light ceremony. Fr. Hendrickson listens to a student speak at the Celebration of Light ceremony. Students at the Celebration of Light ceremony. Fr. Hendrickson listens to a student speak at the Celebration of Light ceremony. Staff and students sing at the Celebration of Light ceremony. Fr. Hendrickson flips the switch at the Celebration of Light ceremony. Students gather at the Celebration of Light ceremony. Staff pose with Santa at the Celebration of Light ceremony. St. John's during Christmas-time.

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