CBN and Regent University Christmas Village Brings Holiday Cheer to the Community

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Dec. 5, 2025) — The opening night of Christmas Village 2025 has welcomed families into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights, joyful laughter, and cherished holiday traditions. Chancellor Gordon Robertson lit one of the largest Christmas trees in Hampton Roads as a marching band, choir, and array of Christmas characters brought the celebration to life. From this spectacular tree lighting to enchanting musical performances and live nativity, every corner of Christmas Village sparkled with the spirit of Christmas.

The Christmas Village 2025 experience includes:

• Rides and Attractions: Enjoy a variety of fun amusement rides.
• Free Cookies and Cider: Your ticket to Christmas Village includes complimentary cookies and hot cider.
• Live Nativity: Experience the miracle of the manger with Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, shepherds, wise men, and live animals in a moving reenactment presented throughout the evening.
• Santa’s Cottage: Create heartwarming memories and snap photos with Santa Claus.
• Spectacular Christmas Tree: Marvel at the 40-foot evergreen tree dazzling with holiday lights.
• Christmas Marketplace: Complete your holiday shopping with unique gifts and delicious treats available for purchase from over 50 local artisans and vendors.
• Antique Vehicles: View classic cars specially adorned for the season.
• Authentic German Games: Win prizes at festive game booths.
• Superbook Video Tent: Watch Bible stories come to life through Superbook, an animated video series of biblical stories for kids.
• Train Display: Admire beautiful antique model trains.
• Great Christmas Quest: Journey through the Christmas Village and find each stop to complete a special quest, brought to you by Chick-fil-A Coastal Virginia.
• Snowy Surprise: Stop by the fountain to see snow in Virginia Beach!

Featuring live entertainment, magical snow, food trucks, and complimentary cookies and hot cider, Christmas Village offers an unforgettable celebration of the season. 

Event Schedule:
· Thursday, December 4: 6–9 p.m.
· Friday, December 5: 6–9 p.m.
· Saturday, December 6: 3–9 p.m.
· Thursday, December 11: 6–9 p.m.
· Friday, December 12: 6–9 p.m.
· Saturday, December 13: 3–9 p.m.

Tickets:
· Adult Ticket (Ages 13 & Up): $14.99
· Kids Ticket (Ages 12 & Under): Free with purchase of adult ticket
· Unlimited Pass (Unlimited visits to Christmas Village 2025): $24.99

Tickets are selling fast. This is one celebration you won’t want to miss! Secure your tickets today at www.VirginiaChristmasVillage.com.

About Regent University

Founded in 1977, Regent University is America’s premier Christian university, with over 13,000 students studying on its 100-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and online worldwide. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study, including business, communication and the arts, counseling, cybersecurity, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, nursing, healthcare, and psychology. Regent University has been ranked the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Virginia for 13 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report, 2025) and the #1 Best Christian College in America (Bible College Online, 2025).

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