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Members of student government count down the seconds to the Christmas tree lighting. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Snow comes early to ACU with Christmas tree lighting

December 7, 2022 by Daniel Curd

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.

Two hundred mugs line the table for students to celebrate the Christmas tree lighting. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students decorate sugar cookies with different frosting flavors, sprinkles, and candies. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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)

Wyatt Andrews, freshman biology major from Baird, shops around at the tables set up by local businesses. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Shane Heflin, freshman finance major from Fort Worth, and Will Vogelsang, freshman finance major from Mckinney, make hot chocolate. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students grab ACU mugs to celebrate Christmas. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The crowd gathers to celebrate the annual Christmas tree lighting. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Nisha Christian, senior management major from Colorado Springs, Colorado, takes a selfie with her friends. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Sterling Williams (’22), lead singer of the band Rosemary Beach, sings Christmas tunes for the crowd. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Students reach up to touch the snow. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students celebrate Christmas in front of the tree, accompanied by festive snow. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: Chirstmas tree, Christmas

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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