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The eventÌýincludedÌýaÌýhot cocoaÌýbar, card-writing station,ÌýandÌý´Ú²¹°ù³¾±ð°ù’s market.

The 91Ö±²¥ community came togetherÌýonÌýMonday night, Dec. 6, to celebrate the holiday season.ÌýÌý

AÌýwinter festivalÌýincludedÌýaÌýChristmasÌýtree lightingÌýon Hansen Quad, as well as aÌýhot cocoa bar, card-writing station,Ìýand ´Ú²¹°ù³¾±ð°ù’s marketÌýon the Quad and inside the La 91Ö±²¥ Union.ÌýAbout 100Ìýmembers of the communityÌýmingled among the different stations on the cool, crisp night,Ìýenjoying the festive ambiance.ÌýÌý

AttendeesÌýtopped steaming cups of hot chocolate with whipped cream and candies, placed ornaments on Christmas trees, andÌýpicked up baked goods from the market.ÌýGuests could also stop by theÌýPeer Educators Wellness table for free immune boosting packets and tips on how to remain healthy during the stressful finals and winter season.ÌýTheÌýChristmasÌýtree lighting received a countdown from Gabrielle St. Léger, Ed.D., Vice President of Student Development & Campus Life, and Santa Claus himself.ÌýÌý

La 91Ö±²¥ Interim President Tim O’Shaughnessy, ’85, also snapped a photo with Santa Claus.ÌýÌý

TheÌýtree, strung with white lights and dressedÌýwithÌýgold bows, is situatedÌýbetween theÌýgrotto andÌýtheÌýUnion, and will be aglow nightlyÌýthrough the Christmas season. AnotherÌýtree is locatedÌýnearÌýStarbucks inside the Union.ÌýÌý

Here are some highlights from the event:ÌýÌý

—Meg RyanÌý