Winter Holidays
December is a month filled with an abundance of religious and cultural diversity. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Advent, Bodhi Day, Yule and Winter Solstice, or another holiday, we wish you a special and joyous time with family, friends, and loved ones. Each tradition shares themes of renewal, community, and courage. May this holy season draw us closer to one another and to the sacred in our midst.
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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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Student Activities Board Holidays
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Join the American Jewish Committee New Jersey and the Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies for a conversation with Rabbi Noam Marans and Cardinal Joseph Tobin on the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate and its lasting impact on Catholic-Jewish relations.
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Diversity Film Series
The Diversity Film Series will show the film adaptation of the Colson Whitehead novel Nickel Boys on December 4 from 5 – 7 p.m., in Fahy 129, and the Diversity Reading Series will discuss the novel the next day on December 5 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., on Teams.
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December 4: December Birthdays
- December 13: Hardwood Classic Tailgate Pirate Party with Athletics
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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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| December continues the Advent season.
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December 8: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe
- December 25: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
- December 26: Saint Stephen, the First Martyr
- December 27: Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist
- December 28: The Holy Innocents
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December 31: Saint Sylvester I, Pope
- January 1: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
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Advent Meditations
Join the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology for our Advent meditation series. This year, we’ll draw inspiration from the charity and hospitality of our patroness, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
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- Universal Human Rights Month
- HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
- Economic Empowerment / Safe Toys & Gifts Month
- December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- December 16–24: Las Posadas
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- Bodhi Day December 8:
- Hanukkah 2025 begins at sundown on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and ends at nightfall on Friday, January 2, 2026
- Winter Solstice December 21
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Visit Maplewood’s Dickens Village, which brings to life various scenes from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in miniature houses arranged in Ricalton Square. Peek inside and you will see fireplaces, stockings, and antique toys. Saturdays in December.
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The Nutley Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting and Hanukkah Celebration is on Sunday, December 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., with activities scheduled on both Chestnut Street and Franklin Avenue. Festivities include photos with Santa, a mini-train ride, horse-and-buggy rides, roasted chestnuts, doughnuts, and more. All are welcome.
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On December 15, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Nutley Parks and Recreation Department (44 Park Avenue) will host an event with Christmas cookie decorating, light refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus exclusively for Nutley residents.
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Coming Soon: Save The Date! First Day of Class for Spring 2026 is January 14, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 19 (University Closed)
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