A trail of electric lights and lanterns lit the way for students and community members to enjoy the holiday season from Minnetrista Cultural Center to Oakhurst Gardens.
The Luminary Walk, organized by Minnetrista with the assistance of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, provided people a picturesque view of the cultural center along a path with lanterns aglow on either side. Horse carriages passed the walkers on their way to historic homes.
Rebecca Holmquist, vice president of visitor experience, said galleries, gingerbread cookie bar and the possibility for children to make wooden sleighs were all offered at the Minnetrista Cultural Center.
Holmquist said the historic homes along the Luminary Walk provide ambience and a focal point on the walk for visitors.
"[The walk is] like the feel of the season," she said. "You're going to have the sights and sounds of the season."
Senior Phi Gamma Delta member Jamie Manuel said the fraternity had put the Christmas lanterns out throughout the week and the fraternity members were outside in the cold keeping them lit since 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Stephanie Dilk, organizer and lead educator at Minnetrista, said this year's theme was Gingerbread Acres, and it will create a connection with an agricultural exhibit Minnetrista will show after the holidays.
"Events will have a different flavor each year," she said.
Mary McGhee, E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center tour guide, said the 100 year-old building held 15 Christmas trees as visitors perused the festive house.
Kathryn Kennison, Ball Center director, said the Christmas occasion is great for the community and the center come together.
"We love to have people tour this marvelous facility that is such an asset to the university and the community," she said.
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