Dear Neighbors and Friends,

The holiday season is here and Villanova is delighted to invite our neighbors to campus to share in the celebration. In this month's newsletter, you'll find information on special holiday events on-campus, performances at the Mullen Center and more.

Questions? Email neighbors@villanova.edu.

Merry Christmas, Villanova!

Celebrate the holiday season with Villanova! Join us on campus for these festive holiday events.

Christmas Tree Lighting - Friday, December 2nd, 5:00PM

Riley Ellipse

Join in this annual community event and enjoy festive treats, a Blessing of the Children, performances from the Villanova Voices & Singers, a holiday light show, firepits and s'mores, and a special visit from Santa!

Handel's Messiah - Saturday, December 10th - 2:00PM

Topper Theater, Mullen Center for the Performing Arts

Once every four years the Villanova choral program pulls out all the stops to present the Christmas portions of Handel's Messiah, culminating in the iconic Hallelujah Chorus!. Join the Villanova Voices and Villanova Singers as well as student soloists and professional orchestra for this holiday masterpiece. The concert will also feature other holiday and Christmas favorites.

Student tickets $5, Adults $10, available at the door.

Villanova Band & Chamber Strings Holiday Concert - Sunday, December 11th - 2:00PM

Topper Theatre, Mullen Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for our yearly instrumental holiday concert with the Villanova Band and Villanova Chamber Strings. The concert will include familiar Christmas Music, modern classics, & fun surprises!

Student Tickets $5, Adults $10, available at the door.

End of Semester Mass and Nativity Blessing - Sunday, December 11th - 7:00PM

St. Thomas of Villanova Church

Join Fr. Peter and members of the Villanova community as we end the semester with an opportunity for prayer and reflection together as we head into finals. Mass will be in St. Thomas of Villanova Church and will be followed by a festive procession to the Grotto to bless the Nativity Scene and sing some seasonal hymns. After the blessing, cookies and hot chocolate will be served! All are welcome to join for this treasured annual tradition. (Note: the 5pm and 9pm Masses will be celebrated as usual this Sunday; this will be the last weekend with the full Sunday evening Mass schedule)

Holiday Village and Night Market - Monday, December 12th, 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Riley Ellipse

This new annual tradition, the Holiday Village and Night Market, will feature food trucks, local vendors and entertainment. Centered at the Riley Ellipse, shop, eat, and be merry at this celebratory holiday event!

For all events, Visitors are invited to park in the L-2 or L-3 parking lots or the I-1 parking garage.

Villanova in the News

Football v Soccer: Can the World Cup Win a US TV Battle with the NFL?The Guardian
“I don’t know that [TV ratings] are totally going to flop but the NFL is a completely unique property in terms of being a US ratings juggernaut,” says Charles R. Taylor, a sports marketing professor at Villanova University. “There’s nothing harder in the US then going up against the NFL and, given the number of soccer fans there, I think that’s just an uphill battle.”

Siegrist Hits 2,000 points, Villanova Women Crush South Florida in Gulf Coast Showcase
The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription may be required to view)
Maddy Siegrist reached 2,000 points for her career and the No. 23 Wildcats came out firing early en route to a 72-50 win against South Florida in the third-place game of the Gulf Coast Showcase. With a game-best 25 points, Siegrist became the third player in Villanova women’s basketball history to hit the 2,000-point mark. She had 9 of her points in a first-quarter shooting barrage for the Wildcats, which made 5-of-6 3-pointers and 10-of-14 from the field.

‘What’s Thanksgiving Without Food and Sports?’: For Villanova, Turkey Day is Served on a ‘Business Trip’
The Philadelphia Inquirer (subscription may be required to view)
The question was about family Thanksgiving traditions, but Caleb Daniels wanted to make a point. He’s a proud New Orleans native, and the city, he said, is home to the best food in the country — especially when it comes to serving Thanksgiving dinner. “Not to brag,” the Villanova graduate student and men’s basketball guard said with a smile, “but it’s not arguable. There’s no debate on that.”

Campus Events Through December 2022

This printable schedule is a comprehensive list of noteworthy events through December of 2022. As always, the members of the community are invited to join us on campus for athletics and performing arts events. For schedules and tickets for Villanova Athletics, please visit villanova.com. For schedules and tickets for the performing arts at Villanova, please visit The Mullen Center for the Performing Arts.

Additional Information

Coming to campus? Know where to go using our Campus Map.

The University's Off Campus Living website contains pertinent information for students and community members about living in the community. The website also allows neighbors to submit an issue or concern directly through the website. Visit the Off Campus Living website for more information. And be sure to check out our Villanova University Neighbor Updates Facebook Page!

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