Extended Festival Hours Begins Tonight

“O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come teach us the path of knowledge!”

God of wisdom, give us the desire to always learn more, to gain insight and perspective. Help each one of us to grow into the person you have created us to be. Amen.

The “O” antiphons have been used in the Roman Catholic Church since at least the eighth century, drawing on passages from the Old Testament that express hope for the long-awaited Messiah. These antiphons are traditionally used with the recitation of the Magnificat Canticle (Luke 1:46–55) each evening from December 17 to December 23.

Festival Opens Earlier Beginning Tonight

With the skies darkening even earlier, the Christmas Festival of Lights will now open at 4:30 p.m. each evening for the duration of the Festival.

If you would like to see the Festival with still some light on the pathways, we suggest you come this week between 4-5 p.m. Even at twilight, the lights are beautiful.

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is back and will continue nightly through Dec. 30 (except Christmas Day). This annual event celebrates the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

More than 150 choirs will perform over the course of 35 nights in the Chapel of Mary, with its cathedral-like acoustics.

There are nightly puppet shows and caroling in the pavilion tent, and music all around the grounds. And don't forget the millions of lights! New this year - a giant, walk-thru Christmas tree.

Tickets are sold in advance. No cash sales at the door.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.

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Choir Schedule

Volunteers Needed for Festival

Festival would not take place without our wonderful volunteers. We have both indoor and outdoor positions available. Most shifts last approximately three hours.