Christmas Matters, a group of holiday carolers, was hired to perform at Pomona’s annual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 6. The singers Kevin Blackleg, Linda Ainsworth, Kathy Cady and Michael Sheets joked about not being able to perform many songs because the crowd’s attention was focused on the stage where local area students were also singing carols. / photo by Adam OmernikAnna Gomez and Patricia Veyna attended the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Pomona with their daughters Kathy and Leslie, Monday evening. The crowd sang Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and the trees were lighted as they finished the line “you could even say it glows.” / photo by Adam Omernik
The most wonderful time of the year is here. And now that there is a nip in the air, it is time to get cozy under a blanket with hot cocoa and a great Christmas movie.
The Latino Student Forum hosted its 24th annual Posada Dec. 2 on Citrus Lawn. Roughly 80 University community members showed up to take part and enjoy traditional food, prizes and performances.
For many people, the holiday season can be stressful – since spending comes with gift-giving. Add on the stress of the crowds gathering at malls or other shopping venues for holiday sales, and holiday shopping can be chaotic.