Alumni Celebrate Christmas Season At Regional Events

Alumni, parents and friends of the University in the Boston, Mass., Philadelphia and New York City areas celebrated the Christmas season together at several regional Christmas events throughout the month of December.
Boston Christmas Stroll Along The Freedom Trail
Alumni and friends enjoyed walking the historic Freedom Trail Dec. 11 and discovering how Boston's holiday traditions evolved. The group was led by a tour guide dressed in the style of a 19th century Dickensian character who pointed out the exceptional holiday lights and Christmas trees along the trail.
The Holly Jolly Trolley
Royals in the Philadelphia area enjoyed live music and magnificent views of the lights of the City of Brotherly Love aboard the Holly Jolly Trolley on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.
A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens
Alumni and friends enjoyed the beautiful holiday display at Longwood Gardens on Dec. 15. Royals strolling through the gardens were delighted by this year's theme, which showcased the contrast between fire and ice.
New York City Presidential Christmas Reception
Alumni, parents and friends of the University in the New York City area joined the Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president, at the New York Athletic Club for a Presidential Christmas Reception on Dec. 8. To see photos from this event, visit this link.