Dec. 2, 2013; Michael Garvey for ND Magazine. Photo by Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame

Dec 6, 2013; Christmas tree lighting celebration at Carroll Hall. Photo by Barbara Johnston/University Photographer

Dec. 7, 2013; Notre Dame guard Pat Connaughton goes up for a shot as Delaware forward Marvin King-Davis defends in the first half. Photo by Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame

Dec. 11, 2013; Rev. Hugh Page, Vice President and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, speaks at the Community Leaders holiday prayer service in the Lady Chapel of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

Dec. 15, 2013; Notre Dame forward Leon Brown scores against Maryland goalkeeper Zack Steffen in the first half of College Cup finals at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. Photo by Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame

Dec. 15, 2013; Snowman at the main circle. Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame

Dec 15, 2013; Notre Dame head coach Bobby Clark holds up the College Cup championship trophy as he celebrates with his team after they defeated Maryland 2-1. Photo by Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame

Dec. 15, 2013; Candlelight Mass in Alumni Hall chapel. Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame

Dec. 27, 2013; The Empire State Building in New York City is lit with blue and gold lighting to mark the 2013 Pinstripe Bowl game between Notre Dame and Rutgers. Photo by Matt Cashore

Dec. 28, 2013; Stephon Tuitt (7) celebrates after sacking Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Chas Dodd (19) in the fourth quarter of the Pinstripe Bowl in Yankee Stadium. Photo by Matt Cashore