Winter Holidays
The Emory community will celebrate the holidays in the coming weeks with music, art and special spiritual events.
Be on the lookout for more information from Emory Report on more winter holiday programs across Emory, including at Oxford College.
December 2024
Bodhi Day
Emory Bodhi Day
Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Bodhi Day is celebrated in the Mahayana Tradition of Buddhism to commemorate the enlightenment of Shakyamuni Gautama Buddha. The Emory community will gather to celebrate this occasion with spiritual reflection, contemplation and gratitude. Vegetarian dinner will follow the spiritual practice. RSVP here.
Cosponsored by Emory University Chaplaincy and Emory Buddhist Club.
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Chanukah
Emory Pre-Chanukah Celebration
Thursday, December 5, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Emory Kaldi’s Coffee, Emory Student Center
Join us for for a (Pre)Chanukah Celebration at our 4th annual “Chanu-Kaldi’s!”’ Jelly doughnuts, latkes, Kaldi’s drink tokens, and more. Emory Community members welcome. RSVP not required, but helpful for food ordering here. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
Advent and Christmas
Beloved Community Advent Worship Service
Sunday, December 8, Worship Service 11:00 a.m., Lunch Noon, Cannon Chapel
Join us as we celebrate Advent with worship and lunch. For questions, please contact OSRL Christian Chaplain, The Rev. Maddie Henderson at mhend25@emory.edu.
Emory Christian Life Christmas Party
Sunday, December 8, 6:30-8:00 pm, Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Join Emory OSRL, Christian Religious Life Affiliates, and Christian Student Organizations for a joint Christmas party at the Emory Interfaith Center. We will have hot chocolate and hot cider, a s’mores bar, and ornament decorating. RSVP here: https://thehub.emory.edu/event/10737141. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Candler School of Theology: Advent Services
- Adorning of the Greens Service: Tuesday, December 3, 11:05 a.m. (in-person and live stream available)
- The Magnificat Service: Thursday, December 5, 11:05 a.m. (in-person and live stream available)
- Carols in the Chapel: Tuesday, December 10, 11:05 a.m. (in-person and live stream available)
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
- Christmas Caroling for All Ages and Children’s Nativity Pageant: Sunday, December 15, 9:45 am and 10:15, Ward Fellowship Hall, Glenn Memorial Church
- Nativity Petting Zoo (Cookies with a Camel): Sunday, December 15, 12-1:30 pm, Sanctuary Lawn, Glenn Memorial Church
- A Service of Grief and Hope: Wednesday, December 18, 6:00 pm, Little Chapel, Glenn Memorial Church
- Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24, 4:00 pm pageant, 7:00 pm candlelight service with choir, 11:00 pm service with communion, Glenn Memorial Church
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University Catholic Center
Advent and Christmas Masses
- Catholic Mass First Sunday of Advent: Sunday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
- Catholic Mass Second Sunday of Advent: Sunday, December 8, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
- Catholic Mass, Third Sunday of Advent: Sunday, December 15, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
- Catholic Mass, Fourth Sunday of Advent: Sunday, December 22, 9:00 a.m., Cannon Chapel
- Catholic Mass, Christmas Vigil: Tuesday, December 24, 4:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel
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Emory Concert Choir and University Chorus: "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols"- Friday, December 6, 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 7, 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, December 7, 8:00 p.m.
Location: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church
Cost: $20; purchase tickets here
One of Emory's longest-standing annual traditions, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols presents choral music from the Emory Concert Choir and University Chorus and scripture readings by special guests from the Emory community. This service, dating back to 1935, brings beautiful music and spreads a message of peace.