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Hoya for the Holidays

The season is here for holiday cheer. When children get wrapped up in stories of Santa and reindeer. Bright and merry the days we’ll keep as we listen to seasonal music until lulled to sleep. We’ll light the tree, you’ll hang your stockings and curl up with the warmth of live events, music and Georgetown-themed decorations to celebrate being Hoya for the Holidays.

"Hoyas" spelled out in Christmas lights on the Healy gates
A group of Georgetown a cappella singers in Christmas sweaters perform at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Two actors from Mask and Bauble perform during "A Christmas Carol"
Georgetown President John DeGioia lights a candle on a menorah
A close-up image of a Christmas tree with white lights. The Healy Hall clocktower can be seen in the background.

Merry Christmas from Georgetown University!

A special thanks to Santa Claus for helping light up the Hilltop.

Grammy-Nominated Professor Explains Why Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Is So Popular

Carlos Simon, an associate professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, breaks down what makes Mariah Carey’s hit the quintessential Christmas song.

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Turn Up the Tunes

Holiday music curated by Georgetown students. Tune in to listen! 🎵

Jonah Perlin wears a sweater and glasses in front of red carpeted stairs with garland, lights and red ribbon on the railings.

Ask a Professor: Home Alone

Jonah Perlin (L’12), associate professor of law, legal practice at the Georgetown University Law Center, considers what legal case robbers Marv and Harry might have against their 8-year-old foe in the Christmas classic Home Alone.

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Snow Place Like the Hilltop

The Hilltop comes alive during the holidays. From snowball fights on Copley Lawn to sledding adventures with friends, it’s snow secret that winter has always been a fun time on campus.

Black and white photograph of Dahlgren Chapel covered in snow
A 1984 photograph of a light blue and white Georgetown GUTS bus covered in snow. The GUYS bus is parked in Healy Circle, and the road is covered in snow.
The steps of Old North as seen through tree branches covered in snow. Two lamp posts light up the quad, and the lamp posts have white Christmas lights wrapped around them.
Black and white undated photograph of five Georgetown students having a snowball fight on Copley Lawn

Georgetown University Christmas Greeting

Merry Christmas from Georgetown University!

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Holiday Baking

Fuel yourself with holiday snacks and desserts. Recipes provided by Hoya Hospitality, the Tombs and Dog Tag Bakery!

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Georgetown Wrapped: 2023 Year in Review

Before we close out another year on the Hilltop, let’s reflect on all the memorable moments of 2023.

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