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2022 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
2022 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Joy of Christmas to All around the World


And again, Isaiah says, 

"The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope."

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

(Romans 15:12‭-‬13, NIV)


On November 30, at 5 p.m., the "Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony" to celebrate the birth of baby Jesus was held in front of the statue of H.G. Underwood on the Sinchon Campus of Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, which began in 1991 and celebrated its 31st anniversary this year, has become a proud annual event that makes Christmas more meaningful for Yonsei University, which was established in the Christian spirit.



Numerous Yonseians, including President Seoung Hwan Suh, faculty members, and students, gathered to share the joy of Christmas. At the lighting ceremony hosted by Dean Chung Meehyun of University Chaplaincy, Yonseians read the Bible verses and sang hymns of "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" and "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" together.


President Suh, vice presidents, and student representatives reached out to the switches on the podium and turned on the Christmas tree in unison. Yonsieans burst into cheers and enjoyed the Christmas atmosphere when the lights were lit brightly on the tree decorated with various lights and decorations.


"I would like to thank you for participating in the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony despite the cold weather," said President Suh in his congratulatory speech, "I hope that the tree that will deliver warm lights on the campus on winter nights will convey hope and excitement to all your hearts throughout the winter."


After the ceremony, Yonseians gathered in twos and threes under the bright Christmas tree lights to take pictures, enjoyed the carol performance by a brass ensemble of the College of Music students, and shared bread prepared by the Office of General Affairs.

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