Photos: SLU Celebrates Christmas on the Quad

Saint Louis University celebrated Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec. 7. Check out some photo highlights from the event.

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The campus from above during Christmas on the Quad on Saturday, Dec.6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Students chat near the newly lit Christmas tree during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Santa Claus visits the Samuel Cupples House during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Attendees gather on the quad with candles for the tree lighting during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Students count down the lighting of the tree during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Students cheer for the newly lit Christmas tree during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Students chat and drink hot chocolate during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Students light candles during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Attendees light candles during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Students take a selfie with their candles during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Attendees gather on the quad with candles during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Attendees chat by the fire pits during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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President Edward Feser, Ph.D prepares to light the tree during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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The crowd admires the lit tree during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Attendees gather with candles for the tree blessing during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Megan Favignano Mansouri.

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Attendees enjoy hot chocolate during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Megan Favignano Mansouri.

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Attendees gather around the Billiken near the tree during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Megan Favignano Mansouri.

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Santa poses for photos with attendees during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Megan Favignano Mansouri.

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Santa poses for photos with attendees during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Megan Favignano Mansouri.

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Attendees enjoy hot chocolate during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Megan Favignano Mansouri.

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Attendees enjoy hot chocolate during Christmas on the Quad on Dec. 6, 2025. Photo by Megan Favignano Mansouri.

Christmas on the Quad is an annual Saint Louis University tradition that kicks off the holiday season at SLU.

The event invites members of the SLU community to stroll through campus while sipping hot chocolate, partaking in festive activities, singing along to Christmas songs and more. The evening concludes with a special blessing and tree lighting ceremony on the Quad.