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West Virginia Wesleyan Invites You to the Hanging of the Greens
released: 11/19/02

Hanging of the Greens is an ancient English custom. Before Christianity reached the British Isles, the inhabitants observed various pagan rituals, one of which was the celebration of the winter solstice that comes in the month of December. When the Christian gospel reached the shores of Great Britain, some of the early pagan rituals were blended with the resplendent celebration of the coming of the Prince of Peace. The custom of decorating the walls with greenery continued to take on new meaning under Christian influence, as a part of the Christmas celebration. The College community hangs the greens at Wesleyan annually to signify the official opening of the Advent and Christmas seasons on campus.

Hanging of the Greens will be held on Wesleyan's campus Monday, December 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Kresge Hall and the Wesley Chapel. There will be hot chocolate, cookies, Christmas music, and lots of fun activities provided. Everyone is welcome to participate. If interested, please sign up in the Chapel Office or call 473-8007.