2000 Miracle Yearbook

Cfiristmos aecorations ana origina! Open :J{ouse tliemes 6ring Cfiristmos cfzeer to campus. As children growi ng up, one of the fondest memories wasde<orat· ing for Chr istmas. Children would pester their parents umil they reluctantly pulled out the Christmas tree and ligh ts. At Cedarvi lle College, there was an annual tradit ion that kept that memory fresh and alive for many students. Man~· of the women spent hours preparing their dorm for Open House. From door to door the student5 showcased a managerie of themes. 'While strolling through Faith Hall , students found themes such as 01ristmas in a Nursing Home or in glinery Heaven. One could see 0\ristmas at the Circus or even get flushed down the toilet m see Christmas in the Sewer. Adam and Eve showed their visitors ~·hat Christmas was like in the Garden of Eden. One unit gave sleigh rides in their lounge. Many dorms offered candies and coolc.ies since food was a popular part of Open House. In WilletlS, one could experience the beaury of Christmas in New York City including the beautiful fountain and ice skat ing at Rockefeller Center. Many halls g;t\'e sttxlenu a fright as they took them through boot camp, while McKinney offered Christ· mas in the ski lodge. One of the most popular halls was johnson'! Christmas in the White House . While walking past the blue room, one coold meet Pre5idem Clinton or even brush shoulders with Dr. and Mrs. Dixon as they toured Open House. The ladies at Cedarville College did an excellent job keeping the spirit ofChri.sunas decorat- ing alive, and Open House was a definite success.