In this holy season, we join in a spirit of joy and generosity to celebrate our faith in the Christmas traditions at Seton Hall. Check out why Seton Hall is #1 for College Holiday Celebrations! See the full schedule on the Christmas at the Hall website.
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Join SAB for our first annual Holiday Bazaar featuring 26 local vendors and artisans. Stop by the Event Room between 10:30am - 3:30pm to shop and take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Join SAB for a special holiday-themed open mic night. Let's cozy up together and sing along to our favorite Christmas songs.
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The Seton Hall University Chorus, Orchestra and Chamber Choir present their Annual Winter Concert, a favorite of Seton Hall University’s holiday season.
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The Social Work Latinx Mental Health Conference offers workshops, networking and discussions on culturally responsive mental health care for Latinx communities. Sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Seton Hall University Theatre Presents: 1964 Christmas Television Spectacular. Our ensemble will perform original comedy sketches, yuletide songs and welcome special guests in this recreation of a live television taping. You will also get to see what happens behind-the-scenes during the commercial breaks.
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Celebrate Christmas with your Seton Hall family! Join Santa and Mrs. Claus, as they come from the North Pole and enjoy breakfast and holiday fun! Register here to attend.
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Grab snacks in the Pirates Cove (Starbucks lounge) on Saturday, December 14 to watch Seton Hall Men’s Basketball on the screens, and don’t forget to stop by the UC lobby every Friday for SHU BLUE Fridays! For ideas, suggestions, partnerships and event requests, email campusinclusion@shu.edu and follow @shu_campusinclusion on Instagram to learn more.
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We are deeply concerned and saddened by the ongoing outbreaks of violence and loss of life at home and abroad. Our hearts and prayers go out to those affected.
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Please take time to review our campus resources:
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Please also join our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and our Heritage Month celebration planning committees. Get involved or email dei@shu.edu for more information.
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| - December 18 - January 14: University Closed, No Classes
- January 15: Classes Begin
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The liturgical season of Advent, including the four Sundays before Christmas Day, is a time of expectation and hope. Christians are called to conversion (symbolized by the purple color of the season), opening their hearts to the coming of Christ—as the baby born in Bethlehem and as the Lord of all at the end of time.
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Advent Meditations
From December 1-25, join the School of Theology’s Advent series, “Preparing the Table for the Lord,” with daily reflections guiding us to open our hearts to Christ. These emails offer a journey of deepening spiritual hospitality throughout Advent.
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Advent Confessions (December 4, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception)
Come celebrate God’s love and forgiveness during this Holy Season of Advent!
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DOVE Toy Drive (Ends December 9)
Each Christmas season, DOVE donates gifts for the impoverished children in Appalachia, West Virginia, as they have done for over 25 years. Many of these children would not receive a Christmas gift if not for DOVE's donations, and we are especially devoted to making Christmas happen for our vulnerable community partners.
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DOVE: Toy Wrapping Party (December 10, Boland Hall, Campus Ministry Lounge)
Start off finals right by taking the time to give back and experience some holiday cheer. Wrap gifts for the children of Appalachia that have been donated by the Seton Hall community.
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December 13: Fest of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- December 16: Las Posadas
- December 24: Christmas Eve
- December 25: Christmas Day
- December 26: Feast of Saint Stephen
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- December 10: International Human Rights Day
- December 13: National Guard Birthday
- December 21: Winter Solstice
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- December 8: Bodhi Day- commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, which is also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.
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December 25- January 2: Hanukkah- The holiday is named Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, in honor of the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after a small band of Jewish people reclaimed it from the Syrian-Greeks in second century BCE.
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December 26- January 1: Kwanzaa is an annual African American and pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. It is held from December 26 to January 1 and culminates in a communal feast called Karamu.
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Hunia Bazaar (South Orange, December 4)
Get ready for Hanukkah and support local businesses at Beth El’s Hanukkah Shopping Bazaar.
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Hometown Holiday and Tree Lighting (South Orange, December 7)
Tree Lighting Ceremony at 76 S Orange Ave with special performances from the Columbia High School Choir and the dance team at Concepts Dance Academy.
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Maplewood Holiday Tree Lighting Event (December 16, Maplewood)
Sounds of the season with choruses from Tuscan, Seth Boyden, CHS, and SOMA Pop Choir. Snacks, songs, and visits from special guests.
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