For those of us who live in Louisiana, it’s easy to look forward to the holidays. There are so many little things that make this holiday great! What’s your favorite part about the upcoming sparkly season?
- Christmas in the Oaks in New Orleans—perhaps the sweetest part is when the local students create the Christmas Trees!
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- Can you say Christmas cocktails?
facebook.com/freretnapoleon This one would put me in the holiday spirit!
- Natchitoches Christmas Festival—it’s a joy for all who get to visit.
facebook.com/NatchitochesChristmas This yearly celebration is at the top of the list for Louisiana residents from across the state just for the beauty of light displays alone.
- We’ve got Christmas miracles galore!
wwmt.com/news This Bossier Parish couple says it was the grace of God and the Christmas spirit that protected them from harm after an explosive device damaged their bedroom.
- Two words: The bonfires. They are simply incredible!
Facebook.com / Eric Cantrelle To light the way for Santa Claus of course. Check them out tonight if you’re near St. James Parish!
- Knowing that Mardi Gras is just around the corner…
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- Oyster dressing. It’s a must.
facebook.com/SouthernLiving Try putting Andouille sausage in there for a real kick!
- Instead of the traditional night before Christmas, we get the Cajun Night Before Christmas!
facebook.com/The-Cajun-Night-Before-Christmas It wasn’t until I was 9 that I realized most Santas used reindeer—not in Louisiana!
- Satsumas and Persimmons for everyone.
facebook.com/FansofLouisianaNursery I just love a good Satsuma.
- There’s nothing like coming home to your Louisiana family.
flickr.com/photos/shreveportbossier Down here, we don’t let anything get in the way of the love we have for each other. (and for Santa!)
What makes your Christmas holiday truly special in Louisiana? Let us know in the comments below and have a very Merry Christmas!
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facebook.com/freretnapoleon
This one would put me in the holiday spirit!
facebook.com/NatchitochesChristmas
This yearly celebration is at the top of the list for Louisiana residents from across the state just for the beauty of light displays alone.
wwmt.com/news
This Bossier Parish couple says it was the grace of God and the Christmas spirit that protected them from harm after an explosive device damaged their bedroom.
Facebook.com / Eric Cantrelle
To light the way for Santa Claus of course. Check them out tonight if you’re near St. James Parish!
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facebook.com/SouthernLiving
Try putting Andouille sausage in there for a real kick!
facebook.com/The-Cajun-Night-Before-Christmas
It wasn’t until I was 9 that I realized most Santas used reindeer—not in Louisiana!
facebook.com/FansofLouisianaNursery
I just love a good Satsuma.
flickr.com/photos/shreveportbossier
Down here, we don’t let anything get in the way of the love we have for each other. (and for Santa!)
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