{"id":61,"date":"2022-12-20T19:14:49","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T19:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alexandraberardelli.me.holycross.edu\/?p=61"},"modified":"2022-12-20T19:14:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T19:14:49","slug":"holy-cross-christmas-a-worcester-winter-wonderland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.holycross.edu\/alexandraberardelli\/2022\/12\/20\/holy-cross-christmas-a-worcester-winter-wonderland\/","title":{"rendered":"Holy Cross Christmas: A Worcester Winter Wonderland"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Tis the season for a Holy Cross Christmas! With the semester finally finished and the holiday season upon us, it\u2019s always so delightful to see what Holy Cross is doing for the holidays. As a sophomore on the Hill, I\u2019ve gotten more comfortable with everything that goes on during this season, and I already had an idea of what I wanted to come back to from last year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First on the list was the Annual Christmas Tree Lightning in front of O\u2019Kane. During such a stressful time as a student, it\u2019s always so special to come together as a campus to listen to our acapella and music groups perform our favorite holiday tunes and warm up with some hot chocolate and cookies while we wait for the beautiful lighting. After anticipation built up, we all came together in prayer with our hopes going into the end of the year and blessed the tree lighting. As always, it was beautifully done.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been keeping up with my blog, you know how fond I am of the new Prior Performing Arts Center. After spending a lot more time in the center, I can confidently say that it does not disappoint. It certainly is another lovely study spot and remarkable facility for the arts. Like many spots on campus, there were stunning Christmas trees in the \u201cbeehive.\u201d During the last week of classes, my friends and I would come for the delicious pastries and hot chocolate they had out for students, faculty, and staff. This was so thoughtful to bring so many together during such a busy time. And, of course, it was absolutely scrumptious!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Beehive at Christmas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Medieval Room with a Lovely Christmas Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While there are several other happenings for the holidays on campus, I\u2019d love to highlight a glimpse of the Winter Wonderland in our very own city of Worcester. As you might understand, I love going to the Worcester Art Museum, and it would not be a Holy Cross semester without at <\/span>least<\/span><\/i> one visit. When I went to the WAM in December, it was completely decked out in holiday decor. Each christmas tree had different decorations, which was fitting for a museum with such a diverse collection of art. I personally loved it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s always such a magical time at Holy Cross, especially when you\u2019re with people you love. From me to you, I hope you have a special holiday season filled with lots of love and happiness. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll hear from me one more time before the new year, but if you don\u2019t have a happy and healthy new year! Looking forward to what\u2019s to come in 2023! As always, I\u2019ll keep you updated on this blog!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PS. If you’re into the Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel, here\u2019s<\/a> an opinion article I wrote for Holy Cross\u2019 student newspaper,<\/span> The Spire<\/i>, on one of their newest movies: <\/span>A Holiday Spectacular<\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n



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