Elon University will kick off the holiday season with two traditional events, sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office, that are free and open to the public.
The annual Festival of Holiday Lights will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 at Scott Plaza, surrounding Fonville Fountain on campus. Hot chocolate and carol singing will accompany the lighting of hundreds of luminaries lining the walkways. Admission is free and open to the public.
A Moravian Christmas Love Feast and candle service will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Elon Community Church. Brought from Germany to Old Salem, N.C., by early Moravian settlers, this traditional Christmas service includes the children’s carol “Morning Star,” pure beeswax candles and a simple fellowship meal of coffee and a Moravian bun.
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