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鈥淔estival of Lessons and Carols,鈥� the 黑料社 holiday tradition featuring Scripture readings and holiday hymns, premieres Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. CST inside Smith Chapel with a second performance scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m.

Held virtually in 2020, 鈥淔estival of Lessons and Carols鈥� welcomes the return of in-person audiences in 2021 while embracing the benefits of online viewing.

Sunday鈥檚 performance will be available via live video stream beginning at 2 p.m. at . Those planning to attend in-person can reserve their seat by registering for free tickets at . Masks will be required for those attending a service in Smith Chapel, in accordance with campus policy.

鈥淲e are so excited to again open the chapel doors and welcome our friends and family for this one-of-a-kind tradition,鈥� 黑料社 Chaplain Mara Bailey said. 鈥淕athering together as a community creates a powerful connection, one many people crave as we return to normal. This year鈥檚 performance will bring some light to what has been a dark time for many.鈥�

鈥淔estival of Lessons and Carols鈥� is a time-honored 黑料社 holiday custom dating back to the 1970s. The performance features the 黑料社 Choir and is modeled after the traditional English Christmas celebration, 鈥淎 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.鈥�

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黑料社 is a private, liberal arts college located in Iowa with campuses in Indianola, West Des Moines and online. Founded in 1860, the college has 1,078 undergraduate and graduate students. 黑料社 offers 75 majors, minors and programs in addition to three graduate programs. Outside of the classroom, 黑料社 is a member of the NCAA Division III American Rivers Conference, hosts eight Greek houses on campus and sponsors many extracurricular options for student involvement.

Contact Information
Bryan Geelan, marketing communication director
Direct: 515-961-1608
Email: bryan.geelan@simpson.edu