Christmas Spirit at All Saints’

Aubrey Haynes • December 4, 2023

With Christmas just around the corner, the festive spirit is in full swing here at All Saints’. Anticipation builds for a season marked by family and unity.

Despite the stress of finals and college acceptances, the Saint community comes together, embracing the true meaning of Christmas. Here’s a quick look at some of the exciting traditions awaiting us this year.

Advent Family Gathering sponsored by FAME

This is a new community pre-event to lessons and carols with a petting zoo, cookie decorating, wreath making, and holiday card crafting.

Lower School, FAME, Fine Arts, All School, Early Childhood

Start: Dec 04, 3:00pm

End: Dec 04, 6:00pm

Location: Sellers & Campbell Union

Lessons and Carols Event

Celebrate the Advent season with biblical stories and carols from the upper school choir at the Lessons and Carols event.

Start: Dec 04, 6:00pm

Location: All Saints’ Chapel

Lighting of the Advent Tree

Join us on the Great Lawn for the magical lighting of the Advent Tree, marked by candles symbolizing hope, peace, joy, and love.

Start: After Lessons & Carols

Christmas on Saints Circle for Prospective Kindergarten

New Saint families are invited to join there new saint family in a winter wonderland with warm cookies and Santa!

Lower School, Early Childhood

Start: Dec 06, 4:30pm

Guitar Feliz Navidad & Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

Upper school students, regardless of their guitar skill levels, will gather around the top staircase in the commons to play “Feliz Navidad.” It’s a celebration of the season right before finals, offering a musical reprieve from the stress. In the Upper School Commons, ditch the everyday uniforms and showcase your most outrageously ugly holiday sweaters in our spirited Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. It’s a fun way to add a touch of festive flair to the season!

Start: Dec 7, 11:25am

Location: Martin Commons

First Grade Nativity Play

Don’t miss the first-grade nativity play at All Saints’. Watch as young performers bring the Christmas story to life with adorable innocence and heartfelt joy.

Start: Dec 07 & 08 @ 1:30pm

Location: McNair Theater

EC Movie & Pajama Day

Early Childhood gathers around the theater to watch festive Christmas movies in there pjs

Start: Dec 11, 9:00am

End: Dec 11, 11:30am

Location: McNair Theater

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About the Contributor

Aubrey Haynes, Editor in Chief

Hi I’m Aubrey I’m a senior and this is my second year at All Saints' and second year on newspaper staff. I’m a varsity cheerleader and want to aspire to go into law. Digital news is my favorite class!