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Quiet Elon campus holds prayer vigil
December 17, 2012
Christmas – Dec. 25 – Christian
December 14, 2012
Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon.
Elon trustees name facilities for emeriti faculty and staff
December 13, 2012
Lead gift from Elon parents launches Hillel Center renovation
December 13, 2012
Winter Solstice – Wicca/Pagan
December 5, 2012
Yule is the time of greatest darkness and the longest night of the year.
All Saints Day- Christian
December 5, 2012
On this day, the Catholic and Protestant churches celebrate all believers, known and unknown, alive and dead.
Eid al Adha-Islam Oct. 15-18
December 5, 2012
Also called the Feast of Sacrifice, this day celebrates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son to God.
Imbolc – Lughnassad – Wicca/Pagan
December 5, 2012
The second of four great fire festivals, Imbolc (meaning “in milk”) recognizes a time of awakening, promise and hope for the spring.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Christian
December 5, 2012
Liturgical feast of Mary celebrated by the Catholic Church.
Final Blessing of the Numen Lumen Pavillion – Dec. 4
December 3, 2012