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Merry [Early] Christmas!

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By Torie Abbott

Christmas comes early for Baylor students! On Thursday, December 4th, Baylor students, faculty and their families, along with the community of Waco, will celebrate a long-standing university tradition: Christmas on 5th Street. This is one of my favorite traditions. Baylor’s 5th Street is turned into a Winter Wonderland, with Christmas lights and red and green (and gold) galore.

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. With finals approaching, it can be difficult to be full of Christmas spirit. Christmas on 5th Street allows for students to relax before the studying takes over. It also gives students a chance to celebrate the holiday at school and embrace the Christmas spirit.

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Another unique aspect of Christmas on 5th is that it is also geared toward families. From petting zoos to hot chocolate, camels to a Christmas tree lighting, photo booths to sleigh rides, Baylor families, along with families from all around Waco, are able to come to campus and enjoy the Christmas festivities.

This year, there will be a concert along with the regularly scheduled activities. Tickets are now available for purchase at the Baylor ticket office.

You do not want to miss out on Christmas on 5th!

These are a Few of My Favorite Things

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By Marisela Martin

Hey Everyone!

So this is my first time ever writing a blog post, and honestly, it’s quite exciting. I’m the type of girl who keeps her own diary, but sharing my thoughts with you all is even more invigorating, especially when I get to share the highs and lows about one of my favorite places in the world – Baylor!

So let me share a little about myself! I’m currently a sophomore from Dallas. I’m majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Public Relations. Because y’all are still getting to know me, I thought would start with sharing my top three favorite things that Baylor offers!

Football

1. FOOTBALL!!!!

Like come on! Anyone who saw our game against TCU knows that Baylor has a lot to be proud of with football! Not many teams can come up 24 points in the last 10 minutes! Texans are naturally born with a love for football no matter who you are, and this love is apparent in Baylor Nation.

 

 

 

Homecoming

2. Homecoming

I don’t know if you can feel any closer to the Baylor Community than when you participate in Homecoming! Baylor is home to the largest collegiate homecoming parade in the nation. There is nothing like being a part of this amazing parade. Words just can’t explain it.

 

 

 

 

Christmas on 5th 2013

3. Christmas on 5th

Now, my favorite time of the year is Christmas! When I’m at home, I usually decorate our house and set up the Christmas tree. It’s an annual tradition. However, last year I missed this tradition for the first time because I was at Baylor for my freshman year. It really brought me down and made me miss home. So when I heard about Christmas on 5th, I knew I had to go. It was literally the most magical moment and made my list of favorite memories here at Baylor.

So that’s it for this week guys! I can’t wait to show you more about my experience here! Until next time, Sic’ Em!

Christmas Time is Here, Happiness and Cheer

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By Ashley Woo

As the semester comes to a close, a sense of excitement seems to creep onto campus. We all know that with each passing day, Christmas gets closer. But of course, with Baylor being THE greatest university in the world, the university goes all out for the holiday in an event they call Christmas on 5th Street.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lights that outline to peaks of the buildings, themed Christmas trees in the Student Union Building and garland on all the lampposts – it seems as though within a week the entire campus of Baylor has been transformed to resemble a small Christmas town in anticipation of Christmas on 5th.

On the day that of the event, there are so many things to do on campus and so many photo ops. This year, I was given the opportunity to sing in the International Christmas Caroling Competition with my Chinese class. Every year, each language class offered at Baylor prepares two songs that they sing in their respective languages. If you’re in the mood for more Christmas music, the Baylor Religious Hour choir also puts on two shows during the night. However, if want to use this time to get some Christmas shopping done, local vendors from around the Waco area set up shop on the third floor of the Student Union Building (SUB). Be sure to get some Christmas cookies on the way up there!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also in the SUB is a place to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. While waiting they have cute Christmas decorations for you to take picture with. Here is this year’s picture with the Claus’.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other things that happen on Christmas on 5th include Kappa Omega Tau’s Annual Christmas Tree lighting, carriage rides, petting zoo, a Christmas movie on the lawn (“Elf”) and a concert by Matt Kearney.

One of my favorite things to see during Christmas on 5th is the tree farm. Many student organizations on Baylor’s campus decorate a Christmas tree with ornaments that usually represent their organizations passions for a chance to win money that goes to their philanthropy. Pictured below is the Tri Delta Christmas tree. Personally, I think this one is the best, but I might be biased.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas time is one of the most wonderful times of year, and being at Baylor has made me love this holiday even more. At the end of the day, my favorite thing about Christmas is not the fanfare and festivities (while those are great!), but being able to spend time with the people I love and cherish: my friends and family.

Merry Christmas y’all.

Christmas!

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By Emmy Edwards

Christmas is by far my very favorite holiday. I have always loved to celebrate Christmas, and when I heard that Baylor has a super fun Christmas celebration, I was very excited!  Christmas on 5th happens once a year, and the whole campus comes together to have a great night of hot chocolate, carols and other festive activities. Last night was my first Christmas on 5th.  The weather was definitely very “Christmas-y” with temperatures below freezing! That didn’t stop any of the fun, though.

Christmas Carols.

When we first walked onto 5th Street, which runs through the middle of campus by Fountain Mall and the Student Union Building, we were welcomed by carols sung by students in all different languages. Every language club performed a carol in the language that they were studying. We cheered on our friends as they sung their hearts out in German, French and Russian. Then, we headed inside to get a little bit warmer.

Hot Chocolate and Shopping in the SUB.

The SUB, Student Union Building, was one of the most popular spots to enjoy the different festivities. Everyone warmed up with hot chocolate and marshmallows or fresh coffee. Cookies were also available. On the third floor of the building, some local Waco shops were selling fun Christmas gifts. There were adorable T-shirts, jewelry, ornaments and Christmas decorations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures with Santa.

On the bottom floor of the SUB, there was a long line for people to take pictures with Santa. The line weaved through parts of the building with fun decorations, and there were even some arts and crafts available! As we waited in line, we were laughing and having a blast. Everyone was taking pictures with the funny backdrops and decorating cookies. Santa and Mrs. Claus were a delight, of course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Tree Lighting.

At 7:30, everyone congregated in the Burleson Quadrangle and huddled around a massive Christmas tree that was decorated by one of the fraternities, Kappa Omega Tau. They sponsor the Christmas Tree lighting. Then, a couple men read a passage from the book of Luke, the Christmas story of course, and said a beautiful prayer. We counted down from 12 because we were hoping to be the football champions of the Big 12 (which we now are), and the tree was lit!

Petting Zoo.

In the middle of the Fountain Mall was a wonderful petting zoo. My friends and I spent a long time in there as we played with the animals! There were tons of goats and deer, a pair of sheep, a kangaroo, a zebra, a camel and some horses. They were all so adorable…except for the one goat that took a bite out of my sweater! I guess I can’t blame him; it was pretty cold out there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mat Kearney Concert.

After hanging out with the animals, we traversed campus to Waco Hall where Mat Kearney was performing—for free!  He is an awesome performer, and I’ve always been a big fan.  This was a perfect way to wrap up such a wonderful evening.

It was almost surreal to have such a wonderful Christmas celebration away from home at this wonderful place. Before going to bed, though, we enjoyed some honey butter chicken biscuits at Whataburger—a classic way to top off a great night. It doesn’t stop here though. Tomorrow, my friends and I are keeping the wintry fun going with some ice-skating in downtown Waco.

Have a very Baylor Christmas!!

 

Christmas on 5th

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By Abby Loop

I love holiday times at Baylor. Everyone is such in a great mood, and there is an aura of happiness around campus. The times of dreaded final exams and packing up for home is forgotten and the hope of holiday fun arrives. One of my favorite Baylor traditions is Christmas on 5th Street.

I’m especially looking forward to Christmas on 5th Street this year. Complete with a live nativity scene, food and music, it’s a great time to come together! I’ve gone every year with my friends, and this year will be my third year. The first year I went, I was surprised to see a real live camel as part of the nativity scene and loved hearing a Baylor choir sing Christmas carols in the Student Union Building (SUB). This year, I’m hoping to go to even more of the activities.

I love how the night includes everyone, from freshman and seniors to alumni and their kids to faculty and local Wacoans. It really encompasses the spirit of togetherness and cheer. Last year when I attended, I met a few alumni who had attended Baylor in the 80s. They were so glad to be back at Baylor, and they absolutely enjoyed coming back for the Christmas season to participate on Christmas on 5th Street.

I remember as a freshman, I worried about there not being any Christmas events at Baylor. When I found out about Christmas on 5th Street, I was thrilled. Hopefully, when all you new students arrive in Baylor next fall, you are able to experience Christmas on 5th Street. It’s a Baylor tradition that you will end up loving, and it’s so much fun to go with your friends and maybe even your family. I encourage everyone to go and have fun this year!

This is my friends and I at Christmas on 5th last year!