Sacred Hearts Academy students are getting into the holiday spirit with an annual Christmas Spirit Dress Down Day.

The special event will be on Friday, Dec. 9 and is hosted by the Student Council.

Council President senior Raelynn Chu said, “We host a Christmas Dress Down Spirit Day every year because we love spreading Christmas cheer and putting everyone in a festive mood. It definitely takes everyone’s minds off the exams that are quickly approaching.”

Students and faculty may wear tops and sweaters that are red, green or white, or feature a Christmas-themed design. They may wear this with jeans.

As part of the dress-down day, they may also wear Christmas accessories, such as headbands, hats, jewelry, stockings and socks. Students must wear closed-toed shoes.

“Onsie” pajamas, leggings, yoga pants, sweatpants, shorts and pajama bottoms are not allowed.

Should students choose not to participate, they must wear their blue skirt or Friday attire uniform.

Additionally, the cafeteria staff will assist the council in spreading Christmas cheer by serving hot chocolate to students in grades 7 to 12 at recess. This will be at the Frear Courtyard.

“The best part of this event is definitely seeing everyone’s brightly colored clothing and feeling the positive attitude change in the atmosphere,” Chu said.