Advent Mass & Christmas Tree Lighting

About this event

Ignite your holiday spirit with family, friends, and fellow Redhawks at this beloved tradition! Kick off the season with the cherished Advent Mass at the Chapel of St. Ignatius, then join the joyful procession to the Quad for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony , complete with Santa photos, holiday activities, festive crafts, and delicious seasonal treats (plus special drinks for our 21+ guests!).

✨Don't miss Shop Seattle Yule ! From 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Pigott Atrium, explore locally made creative creations from entrepreneurs, including participants in the ON-RAMP and RAMP-UP programs at the Albers School of Business & Economics. Perfect for unique holiday gifts and showing some love to our local small business community!

🎄Students can visit Santa's Workshop in Student Center from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for fun activities, limited-edition sweater giveaways, and photos with Santa before the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony! Visit the ConnectSU event posting for more information and registration.

Let’s celebrate, shop, and shine—there’s something for everyone!

Schedule of Events

4:30 p.m.: Santa's Workshop (Student Event), Student Center

5 p.m.: Shop Seattle Yule, Pigott Atrium

5:30 p.m.: Advent Mass at the Chapel of St. Ignatius

6:30 p.m.: Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, Quad

7:00 p.m.: Shop Seattle Yule close