Bundle up and come to the Festival

“O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all people: come save us without delay!”

Lord Jesus, as Saint Matthew traced your lineage from Abraham to Jesse (the father of King David) and all the way down to Joseph, we too have saints and sinners in our families. We are grateful for the unseen ways that our ancestors sacrificed to give their children a good life. Help us also to be grateful for the good traits and gifts that we have inherited from those who have come before us. Lead us to make the right choices in life to create a good and positive legacy to those who will come after us. 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.

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights 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.