As the most wonderful time of the year descends upon families and friends young and old, Fairfield University will add to the merriment with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 5 at 6:15 p.m. outside the Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola. The event is free and open to the public.

The University will welcome the greater Fairfield community with hot chocolate and cookies and Bubble and Brew Food Truck to warm spirits. University singing groups, The Bensonians and Sweet Harmony, will perform songs of the season. In addition to the tree lighting, Lucas and Santa will join the fun for pictures. Additionally, the University will have a holiday pop-up shop with gift essentials like ornaments.