ND’s Holiday Traditions
As the holiday season and winter break approaches, Notre Dame students and staff across campus are getting ready to celebrate their annual traditions and cultures. Their activities are very diverse, ranging from decorating Christmas trees to celebrating Las Posadas. Here are just a few perspectives from your ND community!
“For Christmas, my family likes to decorate our house, bake Christmas cookies, and share presents.” -Anneke Laurence ‘24
“We go into San Francisco and do a tour of the sugar castle, big gingerbread house, and big Christmas trees in the major hotels. We also make gingerbread houses and toffee.” -Shannon Chastaine, Advancement Manager
“Open one special present on Christmas Eve and the rest in the morning.” -Jolie Lanard ‘25
“Christmas Day at my parents' house to gather with my extended family.” -Jessica Angelo, Mathematics Teacher
“My family and I often celebrate Christmas with my grandparents and not just my immediate family.” -Anonymous
“We go to Oregon for a week - to ski and to spend time with family and friends.” - Olena Petrova, Physics Teacher
“I spend every Christmas in my pajamas and bathrobe until after the big Christmas lunch. Also, if I'm with my family, my Mom makes my favorite breakfast, blueberry buckle. This has been our tradition since I was in grade school.” -Bryan Ringsted, Theater Director and Drama Teacher
“[I celebrate] Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha” -Mehreen Shaikh ‘24
Have a great winter break!
