Celebrating Christmas at MBU – 2022

Written by Jessica Kunkel on December 18, 2022. Posted in Opinion

With winter fast approaching and the air becoming crisper, jingle bells whisper in the wind as vibrant red and green colors begin to appear, meaning it must be getting close to Christmas time. This holiday season, MBU has put on a variety of activities and events throughout December leading up to Christmas break. Students had a blast participating in all the fun activities. Students who are a part of MBU’s Opinion Writing class also shared their favorite winter season foods as they look forward to spending time with friends and family during Christmas.

Every Christmas season, MBU’s Hanging of the Green takes place on the Quad. Each attendee is given a candle, which signifies the light of Jesus being born into the world and serves as a reminder for members of the MBU community to continue to “shine on” during the holidays as we are always reminded of the light of God that shines through us each day. All photos by Jessica Kunkel

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There is nothing quite like the Christmas season at Missouri Baptist University. 

From Christmas crafts in thePerk to one of the biggest MBU events of the year, Hanging of the Green, there are many ways students can take a break from the stresses of school to enjoy the holiday spirit.

MBU does an excellent job of showcasing all the elements that make Christmas such a special holiday by putting up Christmas lights outside all around campus, displaying two large Christmas trees – one in the Great Hall of the chapel building, the other in the Learning Center – and sharing the love of Jesus.

At the epicenter of all these holiday decorations is MBU’s Hanging of the Green. This event emphasizes MBU’s continual focus on the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, during Christmas time. 

There are always fun events to do around Christmas time on MBU’s campus. These were the featured events of the 2022 Christmas season. Graphic courtesy of Missouri Baptist University

Each year at the Hanging of the Green event, which takes place on the Quad, MBU’s president, Dr. Keith Ross, reads the Christmas story of the birth of baby Jesus.

After reading scripture from the Bible, Dr. Ross encourages the MBU community to keep Jesus at the forefront of all Christmas celebrations as we continue to seek and find ways to honor God and bless others this holiday season.

The history of MBU’s Hanging of the Green can be found on Missouri Baptist University’s Website. Graphic created by Jessica Kunkel

Hanging of the Green is such a blessing to experience because the MBU community gathers together to reflect on the fall semester and be reminded of God’s greatest blessing to the world: the birth of His son, Jesus. 

The events that take place during the month of December at MBU never disappoint and fill classrooms, halls and campus grounds with an abundance of Christmas joy.

The true meaning of Christmas is being diligent in finding ways to glorify God as we celebrate and honor Jesus’ birth, and Missouri Baptist University wholeheartedly fulfills this mission each year. 

This December, they have once again accomplished making the MBU community feel loved and blessed as we all head into Christmas break and celebrate the holiday season.

— Celebrate Christmas with the MBU Community Below —

— Students of MBU’s Opinion Writing Class Share Their Favorite Christmas Foods —

Missouri Baptist University and MBU Timeline wish everyone a very merry and blessed Christmas. We hope students, faculty and staff have a joyous and restful break as we all take time to glorify God and celebrate the birth of baby Jesus. Merry Christmas Spartans.

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Jessica Kunkel

Jessica Kunkel is the managing editor (2022-23) for MBU Timeline. A senior double majoring in communications studies and journalism with a minor in math, Kunkel is the current president of MBU’s sorority Gamma Delta Sigma. Her hobbies include Disney pin trading, playing tennis and hanging out with her friends, family and pet tortoise.