Holiday Sparkle

A crowd of university students gathers on sparkly-lighted holiday tree-lined College Walk with Pulitzer Hall in the background at Columbia University at night.

December 12, 2025

Welcoming the holiday season, Columbians gathered for a festive evening of music, treats, and a shared countdown to the tree lighting on College Walk. The annual ceremony is organized by the four undergraduate student councils (Columbia College, Engineering, General Studies, and Barnard). We wish our community a peaceful and celebratory season of sparkle and shine.

For more photos, check out the Holiday Lights video and Columbia College's story.

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