For members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, the winter season carries a dual meaning: December family hospitality leads directly into January 16 Founders' Day, commemorating the five visionary women-the Five Pearls-who established the sisterhood at Howard University in 1920. This freestanding lighted holiday display brings those historical emblems together on a single circular LED-rimmed platform, uniting a dressed Soror character, a snow-tipped evergreen tree, and three illuminated royal blue gift boxes.
Royal Blue, Pure White, and the 1920 Howard University Shield
Every visual element across the sculpture reflects Zeta Phi Beta iconography. The Soror figure wears a royal blue Santa hat with a white lace-patterned brim bearing the Greek letters ΖΦΒ, a royal blue winter dress trimmed with scalloped white lace at the cuffs and hem, a striped scarf, pearl stud earrings, a pearl necklace, a pearl wrist bracelet, and white heeled ankle boots stamped with ΖΦΒ. In her raised hands, she positions an oversized Zeta Phi Beta shield ornament onto the tree branches.

The shield centerpiece displays the soaring white dove of peace above the Greek motto πάντα ἐργασία νίκα, five stars, twin torches, bold ΖΦΒ lettering, and the open book inscribed with 1920. Below the royal blue ribbons and silver-and-blue baubles of the tree, three lighted royal blue gift boxes anchor the platform: the center package carries the ΖΦΒ monogram, while the two flanking boxes feature white dove silhouettes.
Spun-Mesh Illumination and Covered Porch Placement
Constructed over a sturdy supporting metal frame wrapped in translucent spun-lace mesh, the figure and tree glow from within through built-in warm and sparkling LED lights. Warm golden light illuminates the star topper, evergreen boughs, and circular base rim, while cool-toned LEDs define the royal blue dress and gift boxes.
- Entryway and Living Room Versatility: Sized to stand beside a front door on a covered porch, inside a home foyer, or next to a chapter reception table from November through January 16.
- Corded Power and Remote Operation: Plugs into a standard outlet via the black AC power adapter and includes a handheld wireless remote control for switching lighting modes from across the room.
- Protected Off-Season Storage: Ships in a fitted royal blue collector box with molded interior compartments and a Certificate of Authenticity, keeping the wire-and-mesh sculpture secure when stored away from moisture and harsh weather.
Place the circular platform on a flat, sheltered surface and dust gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth between seasons to keep the royal blue and pure white finishes crisp for years of Soror celebrations.





























