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."
Ruth Canales
"Each year the Canales family gathers and makes tamales!"
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
"Candy Cane Lane has become a tradition to visit after finals! Such a fun post-test treat!"
Sheila Snow
"I love to walk around the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens during their Open House. The house is decorated beautifully each year!"
Claire Stapp
"My family loads up the car on Christmas Eve to go look at all the festive lights in Monroe-West Monroe!"
Allison Masterson
"My mom and I plan a day each year to shop for Christmas gifts! It's fun to go downtown and see all the window displays."
Krystle Ivey
"This year we added a new tradition! Our family business is participating in the Redneck Parade!"
Hanna Singh
"My whole family loves to get hot chocolate together and pile up in my mom's van to check out Christmas lights!"
Gracie Ouchley
"Each Thanksgiving my family lights up a big tree in our front yard! We do a neighborhood party/hot chocolate stand under it the night before Christmas Eve."
Bel Coley
"My family always goes to Candy Cane Lane the last week of Christmas!"
Addison White
"My family loves our tradition of stocking stuffing and gathering by the fire drinking hot chocolate."