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The Banging of the Greens ceremony began at the Behrend Campus
years ago and has been held annually ever since()
It's purpose is twofold: it officially initiates the Christmas season
at the Behrend Campus and it also commemorates Ernst and Warren Behrend t ,
husband and son of Mrs ° Mary B. Behrond t who gave her estate for the
foundation of the Behrend Campus°
The simple ceremony is held in the lovely and authentically styled Dutch
Colonial Chapel in Wintergreen Gorge. Verses from Scriptures are read,
Advent hymns and carols are sung and a yule wreath is hung on the crypt
in which Ernst and 7,arren Behrend are interred. Traditionally, the
wreath is placed on the crypt by the president of the Student Government
Association who makes a brief statement concerning the considerable con
tribution of the Behrend familty to the education of young men and women Q ,
A brief address by the Dean of Student Affairs on the concept of giving
as the essence of Christmas concludes the program.
Since there is no electricity in the Chapel, the entire service is con—
ducted by candlelight„ Usually the weather is cold and there is snow on
the ground, all of which helps contribute to the joyous yet solemn occasion.
After the ceremony, the students return to the Behrend Campus where they
enjoy coffee and doughnuts and good fellowship; and, although spirits are
high and everyone eagerly looks forward to the coming Christmas vacation,
there is nevertheless, in everyonls heart, a spirit of humility and
thanksgiving for the considerable blessings they have all experienced.
The uanging of the Greens service has become not only an important tradi—
tion at the Behrend Campus but also a meaningul event in the lives of
her studorts,, This year it will be held on Thursday evening, December 2,
Behrend Campus Erie, Pa.
GING GREE\S
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