Student Government Association held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday night, featuring a number of festive activities and live music. The event gathered students and community members from Abilene. SGA set up a sugar cookie decorating station where attendees could get creative and add their own personal touch to their treats. In addition, there was a station where people could make their own Christmas ornaments, adding to the holiday cheer. As the evening progressed, the live music began, with local musicians taking the stage to perform a mix of traditional Christmas carols and contemporary holiday hits. The tree lighting itself was a highlight of the night, as the towering tree was adorned with twinkling lights and decorations.
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- Two hundred mugs line the table for students to celebrate the Christmas tree lighting. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Students decorate sugar cookies with different frosting flavors, sprinkles, and candies. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- MacKenzie Zody, senior marketing major from Roanoke and co-owner of Oasis Smoothe Bar, sells cookies and other goodies to students. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Wyatt Andrews, freshman biology major from Baird, shops around at the tables set up by local businesses. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Shane Heflin, freshman finance major from Fort Worth, and Will Vogelsang, freshman finance major from Mckinney, make hot chocolate. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Students grab ACU mugs to celebrate Christmas. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- The crowd gathers to celebrate the annual Christmas tree lighting. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Nisha Christian, senior management major from Colorado Springs, Colorado, takes a selfie with her friends. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Sterling Williams (’22), lead singer of the band Rosemary Beach, sings Christmas tunes for the crowd. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Students reach up to touch the snow. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Students celebrate Christmas in front of the tree, accompanied by festive snow. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
