Christmas Eve

Almighty Father,

Praise be your name! You have shown to us the great joy of Christmas: the birth of your only Son, Jesus Christ, Our Savior. May the Savior’s Light illuminate each day and each heart. May our hearts be filled with gladness and may you make each one of us herald the Good News so many people will come to recognize you as their Savior and receive the gift of peace and love. We ask this through Jesus, Our Savior, who is born to save us, he who lives and reigns forever and ever.

Amen.

Christmas Eve Hours

Upper Gardens: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Christmas Festival of Lights: 4:45 - 9:30 p.m. (grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Christmas Day

Gardens and shops are closed

Grounds open only for the 10 a.m. Mass

What can I do at The Grotto on Christmas Eve?

Visit the Upper Gardens

The Upper Gardens offer a peaceful sanctuary in the middle of a busy city. They are open from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. today.

The Nativity Scene is on Display

All are invited to come and visit the beautiful Nativity Scene, which is located on the lower level at The Grotto.

Trees of Hope

Write a prayer or message on our Trees of Hope in the Visitor Center.

Light a Candle

Cradles for candles are located next to The Grotto on the lower level. Candles which burn for seven days can be purchased in The Grotto Gift Shop or Visitor Center.

Visit The Grotto Gift Shop

The gift shop has lots of wonderful items for Christmas and for all the year. Do some last minute shopping all the way up until 10 p.m.

Visit the Christmas Festival of Lights!