A Campus Christmas | BYU-Idaho

# A Campus Christmas

Students, employees, and their families are invited to participate in BYU-Idaho's campus Christmas tree lighting and activities on ****Thursday, November 20, 2025****

Christmas Activities

Taylor Quad Activities

University Store Sale

Kids Crafts & Games

Christmas Activities

Food Options

Christmas Tree Lane

Taylor Quad Activities

University Store Sale

Kids Crafts & Games

Christmas Activities

Food Options

Christmas Tree Lane

Taylor Quad Activities

University Store Sale

Kids Crafts & Games

Christmas Activities

Food Options

Christmas Tree Lane

## Taylor Quad Activities

****Thursday, November 20, 2025**** 
Celebrate the season with a tree lighting, drone show, festive carriage rides, and more holiday fun in Taylor Quad!

Tree Lighting Ceremony

****Time:**** 6:30 - 7:00 pm 
****Location:**** In front of the Taylor building

Drone Show

****Time:**** Right after Tree Lighting 
****Location:**** Taylor Quad

Winter Wonderland Carriage Ride

****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm 
****Location:**** Smith Roundabout

Bethlehem Walk

****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm 
****Location:**** Taylor Quad & Visitors Parking Lot

The Grinch

****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm 
****Location:**** Roaming (throughout Taylor Quad)

Caroling

****Time:**** 7:00pm - 7:30pm 
****Location:**** Taylor Quad

Hot Chocolate and Apple Cider

****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm 
****Location:**** Taylor Quad

Thu

## University Store Christmas Sale

### Thursday, November 20, 2025

****Location:**** University Store, MC 1st Floor

- 20% Off Storewide Sale
- Deep discounts on select items while supplies last
- ****Trivia**** will take place in the University Store from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Trivia prizes awarded throughout the night. Must be present to win.
- ****Christmas Cash**** will be hidden around campus between 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Follow @byuistore on Instagram to win!
- Visit and take pictures with Santa from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

## Santa's Workshop: Kids Crafts & Games

****Wednesday, November 19, 2025**** 
Get your kids into the Christmas spirit with free crafts, games, and holiday activities.

Kids Mini Golf

****Location:**** MC 176 
****Time:**** 5:30 - 8:00 pm 
Free

Kids Crafts

****Location:**** MC 117 
****Time:**** 5:30 - 8:00 pm 
Free

Kids Bingo

****Location:**** MC 176 
****Time:**** 5:30 - 8:00 pm 
Free

## MC 1st Floor

****Thursday, November 20, 2025****

Raffle

****Location:**** University Store 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Face Painting

****Location:**** MC 117 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Bowling

****Location:**** Bowling Alley 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Info Center & Scavenger Hunt

****Location:**** Involvement Desk 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

## MC 2nd Floor

****Thursday, November 20, 2025****

Ornament Making

****Location:**** MC Ballroom 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Cookie Decorating

****Location:**** MC Ballroom 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Christmas Cards

****Location:**** MC Ballroom 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Acappella Singing

****Location:**** MC Crossroads Stage 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 7:30 pm

Movie - Elf

****Location:**** MC Crossroads 
****Time:**** 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Ugly Sweater Contest

****Location:**** MC Crossroads 
****Time:**** 9:00 - 9:30 pm

Coloring Pages

****Location:**** MC Crossroads 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

The Grinch Photo Op

****Location:**** Welcome Center 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Cinnamon Rolls

****Location:**** South Crossroads 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

## MC 3rd Floor

****Thursday, November 20, 2025****

Christmas Mini Golf

****Location:**** Special Events Room 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Christmas Cold Cases

****Location:**** MC 386 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Giant Games

****Location:**** 3rd Floor Foyer 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Christmas Bingo

****Location:**** Little Theater 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Caricatures

****Location:**** MC 380 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

Trivia

****Location:**** MC 368/369 
****Time:**** 7:00 - 10:00 pm

## For Purchase Food Options

****Thursday, November 20, 2025****

Caliente

****MC Crossroads**** 
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 
**Enjoy 50% OFF on all food options between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.**

Chef's Point

****MC Crossroads**** 
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 
**Enjoy 50% OFF on all food options between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.**

Chick-fil-A

MC Crossroads 
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Oriental Dragon

****MC Crossroads**** 
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 
**Enjoy 50% OFF on all food options between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.**

Teton Grill

****MC Crossroads**** 
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 
**Enjoy 50% OFF on all food options between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.**

## Christmas Tree Lane

Christmas tree lane is as longstanding tradition that has existed for decades. The first citation of Christmas Tree Lane is listed in the book The Spirit of Ricks. It states that President Marion G. Romney visited campus and walked through Christmas Tree Lane on December 12,1972.

## Guidelines

### 2025 Christmas Tree Lane Theme- Symbols of Christmas

From stars, shepherds, and angels to snow globes, candy canes, and poinsettias', each represent a symbol of Christmas, with countless others left unlisted. Participating organizations should choose a symbol of Christmas as the core decoration theme for your tree.

- Choose a symbol of Christmas and bring it to life through your tree decorations.
- Take into a consideration the award categories listed at the bottom of this document when decorating.

### Registration

To participate Register Online.

- On the form be sure to specify: 1) tree height preference (9' or 7'); 2) Christmas movie or show you are using to decorate your tree with; and 3) the number of employees and students in your office (this is to help us to know the quantity of treats to provide).
- Organizations will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
- Duplications of the same movie or show are not allowed. Contact Allen Jones for help with exceptions.

### Spending Cap

Organizations are capped at $100 spending-wise for tree decorations.

- There are no rules prohibiting donated decorations and supplies.

### Decorating Rules & Days

Organizations can start decorating their tree beginning ****Monday, November 17****.

- Combustible items such as straw, corn husks, and similar materials are not allowed in tree displays.
- Flocking of trees must be approved in advance, and you are responsible for cleaning up any flocking materials.
- Department tables, booths, marketing materials, and promotional items are not allowed.
- Trees must be set up by ****2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20**** to be considered for judging and to be ready for the "A Campus Christmas" event.

Decorated trees should remain up through Christmas and should be taken down between ****December 26 and January 2****.

### Judging & Prizes

Trees will be judged on ****Thursday, November 20****.

- Each organization that participates will receive cookies and chocolate milk.
- Winners of the awards below will receive $100 to spend on a party.
- All prize awards must be claimed prior to fall graduation.

### Christmas Tree Lane Awards

****People's Choice Award**** - Voted on by attendees at A Campus Christmas event and through social media. 
****Reason For the Season Award**** - Best depiction of the true meaning of Christmas. 
****Spirit of Christmas Award**** - Best overall depiction of theme. 
****Spirit of Ricks Award**** - Best depiction of BYUI and school spirit. 
****Winter Wonderland Award**** - Most creative entry (design, effects, etc.)