University Daily Kansan, December 7, 1982
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Living groups plan holiday celebrations
By LYNLEA HALL Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter
Waterfalls, party glasses, secret Santas and tree trimmings are all a part of Christmas at KU.
For many student living organizations, the Christmas holiday provides a last chance for a party before finals and vacation.
"We put a lot of money into greenery, three to four trees, and a waterfall inside," said Dave Kelsey, Alpha Tau Omega social chairman. "The waterfall flows into a pond we make, and there's a bridge going over the pond. We cross over that to get to the dance, where a six-piece band will be playing.
"We start decorating several days in
advance so that we can enjoy the house or more than just one night."
The Sigma Nu house also has a Christmas party every year.
"WE FEEL we have a really nice house and want to decorate it well, so we have a tree-trimming party," said Jeff Wright, Sigma Nu social chairman. "Our house mom has all kinds of decorations and lights that she puts up.
"Our party's a pretty mellow gathering, rather than a wild blowout. It's a non-alcoholic date party, which is unusual for a college party — not having alcohol."
Ellsworth Hall residents will have their first Christmas party this year.
"We hold it on the third floor lobby. It's a big enough area to hold all of the residents, and it's free to use," said Leslie Davis, Ellsworth Hall social chairman. "This is
our first year for having a tree, and we'll probably have a tree, streamers, a couple of guys from the hall as DJs and cider or eggng to drink."
For some of the living groups, the party is inexpensive, but for others it may cost as much as $100.
"OUR PARTY will be at the Double Tree (Inn) in Kansas City and may cost girl anywhere from $20 to $100," said Lee Beth Suder, Delta Gamma assistant professor. "You can get away from Lawrence, so we always hold our Christmas party in Kansas City."
To add to the Christmas spirit, some of the living groups have Santa Claus come and hand out gifts and party favors.
One of the men in the Sigma Nu house dresses up as Santa Claus and gives gan
gifts to the rest of the men in the fraternity, Wright said.
At the Chi Omega sorority, the girls all make stockings for their dates, filling them with candy and gum. A Saria Clua Christmas carol, and while a pianist plays Christmas carols.
Douthart Scholarship Hall does something similar.
"ALL THE GIRLS make snacks on their dates, and after eating dinner at the ball, Santa is here to pass them out," said Jerri Flyr, Douthart Scholarship Hall social chairman. "Then we go to the Kansas Room at the Union for the dance."
Members of other living groups give their dates party glasses and a Christmas tree.
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