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Holiday Celebrations on Campus

One Magical Night

“There’s nothing like Christmas on Campus anywhere in the world.” Each year on or near the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, UD students treat their “buddies” — first and second graders from the Dayton Public Schools — to a magical night on a campus transformed into a winter wonderland.

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Faith Traditions: Religious Observances and Holidays

As a Catholic university, the University of Dayton strives to be a place where people of all religious traditions live, learn and deepen their faith. Many of the world’s religious traditions are represented in the University of Dayton campus community.

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Joy to the World!

Nativity sets and music tell the Christmas story around the world, sharing a message of joy and hope. For 30 years, the Marian Library has curated an exhibit from its collection of over 3,600 Nativity sets.

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Christmas on Campus

60 Years of Christmas Magic

What started as a simple student event before Christmas break in 1963 has evolved into a memorable evening that brings together the UD community, local schoolchildren and the Dayton community in the true spirit of Christmas — a hallmark event symbolizing our Catholic and Marianist tradition. Last year, Flyer Media students captured the magic of the event in a 12-minute documentary to mark the anniversary.