Taylor Quad Activities
Come enjoy the holiday spirit with Christmas music, refreshments, and wagon/carriage rides.
While supplies last!
MC East Roundabout
University Store Christmas Sale
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
20% Off Storewide Sale
Deep discounts on select items while supplies last
Trivia Prizes: Trivia prizes awarded throughout the day. Must be present to win.
Christmas Cash: Christmas Cash hidden around campus throughout the day. Follow @byuistore on Instagram to win!
Visit and take pictures with Santa from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Santa's Workshop: Kids Crafts & Games
Get your kids into the Christmas spirit with free crafts, games, and holiday activities.
3:00–7:00 pm
Free
3:00–7:00 pm
Free
3:00–7:00 pm
Free
3:00–7:00 pm
Free
MC Christmas Activities
Get in the spirit of Christmas with free Christmas activities, games, and more in the MC.
11:30 am to 12:00 pm
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
$1.00 per game
6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
For Purchase Food Options
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Employee Exclusive Sale
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
The employee-exclusive sale is back! The sale will occur on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the University Store.
Enjoy games, prizes, and more! Trivia prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Each employee can also enter to win one of four grand prizes!
Santa Claus will be on-site from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with free candy canes (while supplies last).
Games for kids in MC 176 A-C and Christmas Tree bowling at the Strike Zone will be available while you shop!
Watch for details in campus mail, email, and a home mailer. For BYU-Idaho full-time, part-time, and adjunct employees.
Christmas Tree Lane
Christmas Tree Lane is returning to BYU-Idaho for its second consecutive year on campus. This longstanding tradition has existed for decades. The first citation of Christmas Tree Lane is listed in the book The Spirit of Ricks. It states that President Marion G. Romney visited campus and walked through Christmas Tree Lane on December 12, 1972.
Guidelines
2024 Christmas Tree Lane Theme – Nostalgic Christmas Movies
This year’s Christmas Tree Lane theme is “Nostalgic Christmas Movies.” Tree decorations can center on classic Christmas movies such as It’s A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, or A Christmas Carol, as well as classic Christmas shows such as Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, etc.
- Choose a Christmas movie or show and bring it to life through your tree decorations.
- Take into consideration the award categories listed at the bottom of this document when decorating.
Registration
To participate register online.
- On the form be sure to specify: 1) tree height preference (9’ or 7’); 2) Christmas movie or show you are using to decorate your tree with; and 3) the number of employees and students in your office (this is to help us to know the quantity of treats to provide).
- Organizations will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
- Duplications of the same movie or show are not allowed. Contact Allen Jones for help with exceptions.
Spending Cap
Organizations are capped at $100 spending-wise for tree decorations.
- There are no rules prohibiting donated decorations and supplies.
Decorating Rules & Days
Organizations can start decorating their tree beginning Tuesday, November 19th.
- Combustible items such as straw, corn husks, etc., are prohibited from being used as part of tree displays.
- Flocking of trees must be pre-approved, and cleanup of the tree is your responsibility.
- Department table/booth and/or marketing and promotion materials are prohibited.
- Trees must be set up by 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21st for “A Campus Christmas” event
- Decorated trees should remain up through Christmas and be taken down between December 26th – January 2nd.
Judging & Prizes
Trees will be judged on Thursday, November 21st.
- Each organization that participates will receive cookies and chocolate milk.
- Winners of the awards below will receive $100 to spend on a party.
- All prize awards must be claimed prior to fall graduation.
Christmas Tree Lane Awards
People’s Choice Award - Voted on by attendees at A Campus Christmas event and through social media.
Reason For the Season Award - Best depiction of the true meaning of Christmas.
Spirit of Christmas Award - Best overall depiction of theme.
Spirit of Ricks Award - Best depiction of BYUI and school spirit.
Winter Wonderland Award - Most creative entry (design, effects, etc.)