International Christmas Party
What is the True Meaning of Christmas?
Join us for a Christmas show, food, and discussion on the true origin of Christmas
Come Learn the True Story of Christmas!
Every December, Badger Internationals hosts an international Christmas party in downtown Madison. It’s a wonderful highlight of the end of the year, and for many students it’s an essential break from exam studies and end-of-semester projects.
You will be joined by many other internationals as well as American hosts. The hosts will greet you, invite you to join a table, and answer any questions you may have. Together we will explore the true history of Christmas, enjoy some popular Christmas carols, and share some food, snacks, and dessert.
The highlight of the evening is a reenactment of the Nativity story (the story of Christmas) with your fellow international students playing the parts of the story! Intermingled through the show will be some of the most famous Christmas songs that you will likely hear on the radio or while out shopping.
Following the show, you will have plenty of time to enjoy more food and drink as well as conversation with other internationals and Americans.
Date and Time for 2023
The International Christmas Party will take place on Saturday December 9th, 2023 3pm-6pm at Upper House, 365 East Campus Mall Second Floor, Madison, WI 53715.
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Where to Meet
Upper House
365 East Campus Mall, Suite 200, Madison, WI 53715
Walk, take the bus, or drive to the Upper House.
Volunteer Information
Volunteer registration is open!
- Set-up (everyone welcome, no need to register; start time 1:00pm)
Help set up tables, chairs, sound system, decorations, etc. - Table Hosts (many needed; start time 2:15pm)
Facilitate conversations at your table and help our guests feel welcome and comfortable. We encourage you to build connections with our guests that extend beyond this event. You could invite them to dinner afterwards, offer to take them home, or arrange another time to get together.
Table Hosts will attend a meeting at 2:20pm. - Food Help (5 needed; start time 2:15pm)
Set up appetizer, dessert, and drink tables. Receive food as volunteers bring it. Serve our guests and restock. Clean up during and after the event. - Drivers (many needed; start time 2:00pm)
Pickup students and bring them to the event. If you plan to be a table host as well as a driver, please let us know so we can email you additional information since you will miss the host meeting. - Food (many needed; drop off 2-2:30pm or upon arrival)
Only volunteers are bringing appetizers (students are not bringing food). We will not have access to warming ovens, refrigerators, or freezers, so please do not bring something that requires it. Food should be ready to serve.
This event has passed! Thanks so much for your interest.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
