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The
annual Christmas Tree Lane, a display of Christmas trees decorated by
various student organizations, wards and housing units, will begin
Thursday, Dec. 5, and will run through Monday, Dec. 16.
The
trees, decorated around the theme “Christmas Around the World” to
coordinate with downtown Rexburg’s international theme, will be on display
on the second floor of the Manwaring Center in the lobby between the East
and West Ballrooms. Kris Fillmore, enrichment director, expects
approximately 35 entries this year, which will be judged Dec. 4.
“One
small part for the organizations is that it gives them a chance to earn
some money for the group if they win the prizes,” Fillmore said. “But it
also gives them the opportunity to work together to do a fun project and
bring the Christmas spirit to campus.”
Santa
will visit on Dec. 9 from 6:30-9 p.m. Additionally, a nativity scene and
six-foot dancing Santa will be on display. Several musical groups,
including harp ensembles, a tuba quartet, a chamber brass group, a
saxophone quartet, and jazz combos, will play during the days of Christmas
Tree Lane, a new feature this year.
“The
smell of the trees and the whole atmosphere – students love it,” Fillmore
said. “It gives them a touch of home away from home.” # # #
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