World Holiday Harmony

A celebration of the Christmas season blended with other holidays throughout the world will mix cultures at the World Holiday Harmony event, hosted by the Associated Student Government.

Some of the clubs on campus will share their culture’s traditions. Other clubs have “adopted” a country to share its holiday with guests. The Transitions and Transiciones, T.R.I.O. SSS/CF, SEEDS and Project YESS programs will also be taking part in the event.

The event will go from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 28 and will be held in the Student Union commons. There will be music from numerous nations playing throughout and food from various cultures. From 9 to 11 a.m., Alder Elementary will be in to decorate cookies; students are invited to come and help. Through 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., most of the clubs will be at tables. From 1 to 3 p.m. will be entertainment, followed by the lighting of the tree. Awards will be given to “unsung” heroes following. Russian folk singer Natalia Hougen will be singing and playing guitar throughout.

Crystal White, ASG director of diversity, said the purpose for the event is to share in cultures and learn from the experiences they may offer. All students are also welcome to bring in an ornament for the tree. It can be made, bought or brought from home. White said that she couldn’t promise to get decorations back to their owners, however, so she advised not to bring heirloom decorations.

For more information on the event, visit the Student Union, or contact Crystal White at [email protected] or 503-491-7224.

Advocate Staff