Haverford’s sleek modern buildings provide an undoubtedly pleasant aesthetic, but decorations, especially thoughtful ones, complete a school.
How does Haverford decorate for the holidays, and how could the decorations be improved in future years?
Students around Haverford appreciate holiday decorations; many agree that decorations are beneficial, but could be greater in quantity.
“There should be more Christmas lights outside, not just in the building. There’s already a Christmas tree inside. I [also] wish there was more Christmas music,” Sixth Former Zac Fuscaldo said.
“I feel like there could be a bit more decorations around here, especially for major holidays,” Third Former Byron Yang said. “[It would be good] if we could have some kind of activity for students to help put up holiday decorations.”
The decorations, notably a Christmas tree, Menorah, and Kinara were placed near the upper school’s main entrance. Additionally, Chinese New Year decorations appeared for a short time in the Dining Hall. However, decorations are only as important when they are noticed: although set conveniently for visitors, some students were unaware of the decorations’ presence.
“Was there even a Christmas tree?” Fourth Former Jayden Thomas said. “I don’t know.”
“Haverford is a school of many religions, so I think some holiday decorations are good.”
Thomas Nye ’26
A lack of presence can lead to a lack of interest in decorations.
Some students are indifferent to decorations, though.
Fifth Former Andrew Witmer said, “I don’t care if there are decorations around the school.”
“I just like the holiday decorations,” Fifth Former Desmond Henecks added.
Some students believe that decorations benefit Haverford and provide improvements.
“Haverford is a school of many religions, so I think some holiday decorations are good,” Fifth Former Thomas Nye said. “I think having a nice Christmas tree in front of the school is nice.”
The holiday season has wound down, and the school has turned its focus away from decorations and returned to its systematic routine. But the question remains, will next year extend Haverford’s decorations to hallways, classrooms, perhaps all of campus?
Only time will tell.
