Discover Monroe-West Monroe Christmas Traditions
The holiday season is special for many different reasons - food, traditions, memories, and so much more. We asked our team to share a little bit about their favorite holiday traditions. Keep reading to see out how our team spends the holiday season in Monroe-West Monroe!
Alana Cooper
"On Christmas Eve’s Eve, we do a family scavenger hunt around town that is fun, but gets a little scary with the driving as we have some very competitive folks."
Nicole Leggett
"We go to my parent's house on Christmas Eve to open presents, eat and watch the younger kids get so excited for Santa!"
Hollis Walker
"My friends and I load up in a vehicle (usually one with a sunroof) to drive through Candy Cane Lane! We always stop by Eskamoes for custard too."
Abby Tingle
"My nephew LOVES the Grinch so we always make sure to stop by the Coca-Cola Truck Night at the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens to see the Grinch."
Scott Bruscato
"Our family would always play a Cajun Christmas exchange on Christmas night. It was more fun than just exchanging gifts - someone would always throw in a hotdog toaster nobody wanted!"
Brooklyn Burlew
"My friends and I try to visit Candy Cane Lane each year! It's fun to drive through and experience a little Christmas magic."
Sheila Snow
"Each year during Thanksgiving weekend, our family decorates our Christmas tree. Then, either on Christmas Eve or Day, we head to the movie theater to watch a movie together."
Kylie Daigle
"My favorite Christmas movie is Eloise at Christmastime, so I have to watch it every year! Also, my friends and I will go the Biedenharn to see the house all decorated!"
Stacy Gibson
"My friend group always has a themed Christmas party! Also, I will watch the Grinch and I am planning on starting some new traditions like visiting Candy Cane Lane."
Krystle Ivey
"My family started participating in the Redneck Parade last year as a new tradition, but we also travel all across NELA and neighboring states to see Christmas lights and decorations."
Francy Corley
"My mom always makes a huge Christmas breakfast for Christmas morning. All of my grandparents will stop by to open gifts and eat breakfast with us!"
Kenya Ross
"On Christmas morning before we open the 2nd set of presents, each generation of the family participates in devotion & one by one, we share God's goodness in our lives."
Dawn Wheat
"One of our favorite Family Christmas traditions is our Christmas Candy Day. We all get together and spend the day making our favorite Christmas treats, while listening to Christmas music.
Anthony Palmer
"My Christmas tradition is that my family and I wear matching pajamas on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, dog included."
Tammy Pitarro
"After church on Christmas Eve, we eat Italian sausage, crackers, cheese & open 1 gift. Christmas Day, we eat Italian dressing & ambrosia. These are special foods to our family on these days."