Bring the little ones to the Hastings College annual Lighting of Campus holiday celebration at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1 at French Memorial Chapel.

Hastings College President Dr. Phil Dudley will read “The Night Before Christmas,” and kids can get a photo taken with Santa. Enjoy Christmas carols by the Hastings College Choir and take part in the traditional countdown for the lighting ceremony in Circle Drive. Hot chocolate, cookies and cider will be served.

Hastings College was founded in 1882 by Presbyterians who envisioned a college that would encompass the highest academic standards within the broad perspective of the liberal arts and dedication to the Christian faith. Throughout its history, Hastings College has remained faithful to the vision of its founders by preparing students to excel in their personal, professional and spiritual lives.

Hastings College was named 75th Best Value College in the nation and #1 in Nebraska by Forbes.com and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. It was named a 2010 “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review and rated a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s.