Carolers meet for the annual Hanging of the Greens on Friday, Dec. 4, 5:45-6 p.m. at the UNM Bookstore and conclude with the presentation of a holiday wreath to the president at University House, followed by a reception provided by the president with biscochitos, hot chocolate and warm cider.
Photo: Luminarias outside of Zimmerman Library.
People are also invited to return on Saturday to collect the luminarias along the roadways, however, do not drive vehicles into the interior of the campus or on landscaped areas.
The Tradition...
Hanging of the Greens has been a tradition since the 1930's started by Lena C. Clauve, a former UNM student and UNM Dean of Women. The tradition started with students driving to the Sandia mountains, where they would gather greenery which they would use to decorate the Student Union Building.
Mortar Board began sponsoring Hanging of the Greens in the 1950s and added the luminarias as decoration. The buildings of the main campus at the University of New Mexico are outlined with luminaria for the event. The Mortar Board organizes the event each year as a part of its mission to promote service and community outreach.
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