Christmas Time is here

By: Tyler Cuddeback '14

It’s time for the holidays again. A time for giving thanks for what you have, and showing thanks to the friends you’ve made. It’s a time for families and friends to get together and share their stories and traditions. It’s a time for buying an insane amount of presents. And, at least on the Elmira College Campus, it’s a time for showing just a little extra spirit.

Located around campus are many different departments that are showing some, not only, holiday spirit, but, also, school spirit by having purple and gold decorated Christmas Trees. As an FYI, I’m going to say Christmas instead of “Holiday” because I celebrate Christmas, and, no offence, I don’t care what you celebrate. Anyway, there are about a dozen Purple Christmas trees on campus.

(Athletic Dept.)

From little desk sized trees like the one above to person sized trees like the one below

(Mac’s)

Even Buildings and Grounds are getting into the Christmas spirit with a giant display of pine and purple.

(Kolker)

Up in Hamilton hall, Admissions advisors are hanging their stocking by the fire with care

(Hamilton)

Dr. Meier is even getting into the holiday spirit!

All of this Christmas Spirit has prompted me to buy my own tree.

(Ando 102)

Yes, it’s a purple Christmas Tree.

Other places around campus have trees and decorations as well. Others are awaiting until it’s closer to Christmas to unveil their decorations like Clarke Health Center. I can’t wait to see what they have in store. There are 18 days left until most of us go home for the Holidays. Let’s make the best of it.