Holiday Joy Lights Up the Hilltop at Edward’s

An evening of beloved traditions took place on the hilltop in December. Against the beauty of the Austin night skyline, the annual Festival of Lights marked the beginning of the Advent Season at St. Edward’s. Thousands of lights illuminated campus as Hilltoppers and neighbors gathered at the steps of Main Building for music, reflection, candle lighting and fellowship.

Immediately following the Festival of Lights, we celebrated Las Posadas, the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge. Songs, piñatas, food, and entertainment were part of the evening.

Click through our photo gallery below, and view our video at the bottom of this page to enjoy the magic of that night.