Crèche Festival
Second Annual Crèche Festival
The Cathedral of Christ the Light
2121 Harrison Street
Oakland, California 94612
Friday, December 9 – Sunday, December 11, 2011
Please join us for the Second Annual Crèche Festival as The Cathedral of Christ the Light celebrates the holiday season with a unique, three-day event exulting the family tradition of the nativity scene. Local floral designers and artists will showcase their unique crèche displays in each of the meditation chapels in the Cathedral.
As light emanates from sky lights above into the uniquely colored Venetian-plastered interiors, the crèche displays create the opportunity for visitors to reflect upon the spiritual meaning of the season from the moment they enter through the Great Cathedral Doors.
One highlight of the event will be the “Starlight Festival” which prominently features crèches created by parishes from the Diocese of Oakland and are displayed in the Cathedral Event Center.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the weekend of activities:
Friday, December 9
- Be the first to view the crèches on display starting 7:00pm. A private donor reception will take place this evening followed by a sing-along with the San Francisco Girls Chorus, Brass and Organ at 8:00 pm.
Saturday, December 10
- Spend the afternoon learning how to make your own crèche. A perfect family activity for children!
- Give yourself the perfect holiday treat with Grammy-award winning, Chanticleer, for their annual Christmas concert at 8:00 pm. Not to be missed!
Sunday, December 11
- The festival concludes with an informative guest lecture on the origins of the crèche, its family traditions and ethnic meanings. A reception and live jazz performance culminates this three-day festival.
The Cathedral Shop will be open throughout the weekend, just in time for your holiday shopping needs. The shop features an array of crèches, books and resources for purchase, including an exhibition of Fair Trade crèches from around the world.
Registration information for events and purchase of concert tickets are available on the Register/Purchase and Schedule page.
