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LaGrange College's Christmas On The Hill

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Dec 07, 2015

LaGrange College's Christmas On The Hill

Last Tuesday night, December 1^st, LaGrange College hosted Christmas on the Hill. The event was open to students, staff, and the surrounding community.

This event showed one of the many reasons why LaGrange College is so special. By including the community of LaGrange, the college hosted a special event that many different people could enjoy.

Participants could take pictures with Santa and meet his reindeer. Anna and Elsa came all the way from Arendelle and took pictures with the kids. There was an ice-skating rink on the courtyard.

The hill held games, such as Sumo Santa, for children to play, and tents were set up for crafts, such as decorating a Christmas hat. The magical tree-lighting happened at 6:30, and the Young Singers of West Georgia sang during this time.

Although admittance was free, participants were encouraged to bring canned goods or donations. Many attendees did, and these items were donated to Our Daily Bread, the soup kitchen run by LaGrange College students.

Christmas on the Hill has existed for many years, but four years ago, LaGrange College re-imagined Christmas on the Hill in order to reach the community. Each year, a new event is added, although everyone seemed to be the most excited about Santa and the reindeer, and every year, participation doubles.

I was part of the group by the entrance, helping to man the donation table. I saw so many happy children, parents, and college students. At an event like this, there really was something for everyone.

Christmas on the Hill is a unique way to celebrate the holidays since it includes more than just what is typical at holiday events. Everyone has fun and enjoys themselves!

The students and staff members who planned, set up, ran the booths or tents, and cleaned up did an amazing job. Christmas on the Hill was an amazing reminder of how awesome LaGrange College really is!

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