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Photos: SLU Celebrates Christmas on the Quad

12/12/2023

Saint Louis University celebrated Christmas with the annual Christmas on the Quad tree-lighting and blessing on Saturday, Dec. 9. 

This year’s Christmas on the Quad activities featured a blessing and tree-lighting ceremony led by University President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D.

The event also featured caroling, crafts and other festive activities along West Pine Mall and the quad. 

Check out photos from the event below. 

Santa reads to children as part of a Christmas on the Quad activity on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
Santa reads to children as part of a Christmas on the Quad activity on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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A crowd gathered around the Christmas tree at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
A crowd gathered around the Christmas tree at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., shares a candle with students at Christmas on the Quad. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., shares a candle with students at Christmas on the Quad. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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The Christmas tree was lit on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the annual Christmas on the Quad. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
The Christmas tree was lit on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the annual Christmas on the Quad. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., left, lights the Christmas tree at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., left, lights the Christmas tree at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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Santa and the Billiken pose for pictures with visitors at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
Santa and the Billiken pose for pictures with visitors at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., the Billiken and Sanata address the crowd at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., First Lady Fran Pestello, Ph.D., the Billiken and Sanata address the crowd at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., lights candles with students at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
SLU President Fred P. Pestello, Ph.D., lights candles with students at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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Santa and the Billiken pose for pictures at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
Santa and the Billiken pose for pictures at Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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The CGC was lit up for Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
The CGC was lit up for Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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Attendees at Christmas on the Quad took part in activities inside Simon Rec Center on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
Attendees at Christmas on the Quad took part in activities inside Simon Rec Center on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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Santa reads to children and the Billiken in the Cupples House on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
Santa reads to children and the Billiken in the Cupples House on Saturday, Dec. 9. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.
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