Christmas at Bryn Athyn College is a magical time. The season kicked off with a tree lighting on the Brickman Bean in early December, where students came together to decorate the tree and reflect on the importance of Christmas time. Resident Assistants in the dorms jumped into the spirit of the season, organizing gingerbread decorating contests and Christmas movie marathons. held its annual Toys for Tots fundraiser, collecting donations at special event games鈥攕uch as their tacky sweater game鈥攁nd a collection bin in the College Center. They also held their food drive for , getting everyone in the giving mood.
Of course, one of the most special events is the A辫辫濒颈肠补苍迟鈥檚 Reception. Prospective students are invited to join current students, faculty, and staff for a holiday celebration. Cairnwood Estate, one of Bryn Athyn鈥檚 beautiful castles, is festively decorated for an enchanted evening of refreshments, conversation, and a Bryn Athyn College swag raffle. Just before students leave for break, the campus community gathers for the annual Christmas Convocation, led by head chaplain, Rev. Coleman Glenn.