LA MIRADA, CALIF. For the 41st year, 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 is hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6, 2024. Guests will hear a message from 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 President Dr. Barry H. Corey and Scripture read by 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 alumni. Attendees will enjoy musical performances and Christmas treats during the program. For the very first time, American Sign Language interpretation will be available. To wrap up the night, guests will be showered in Southern California snow as the tree is lit.

This years tree lighting is themed God So Loved from John 3:16-21. The ceremony will explore how the love of God is revealed in Jesus Christ, the incarnate Messiah, during Christmas time.

For those who arrive early, there will be an All Hall Holiday Tour hosted by Housing and Residence Life from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. where participants will embark on a festive journey to explore and vote for their preferred Christmas tree creatively decorated by students in their residence halls. There will be over 50 Christmas trees to enjoy. The tour will begin at the Fireplace Pavilion.

The long-lasting tradition of the 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 tree lighting brings together thousands of current students, alumni and their families, as well as the La Mirada community to celebrate the Christmas season.

Those who are unable to attend in person can watch the livestream on .

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR DAY OF COVERAGE

What: 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 will host its 41st annual Christmas Tree Lighting, which is themed God So Loved.

When: Friday, December 6, 2024. 7:00 p.m. Free attendance.

Where: Metzger Lawn at 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023. 13800 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 Ave. La Mirada, CA 90639. Main entrance is off of 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 Ave. Livestream available on .

On-site Media Contact: Sarah Dougher, (310) 753-1193, sarah.m.dougher@biola.edu

About 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023: Founded in 1908, 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 is committed to the mission of biblically centered education, scholarship and service equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. With more than 5,000 students at its Southern California campus and around the world, 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023s eight schools offer more than 250 academic programs at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. Recognized as the most comprehensive Christian university, ranked highest in North America for operationalizing its mission and ranked as one of the Best National Universities by U.S. News and World Report, 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 offers its students a premier educational and co-curricular experience. For more information, visit biola.edu or call (562) 777-4061.