Christmas in the Felicianas, Natchez, and Pointe Coupée

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Tessa Rampers

Small-town charm collides with Christmas spirit in the Feliciana parishes, so bundle up and check out some of the following holiday festivities. 

November 15–December 31: Little Easy Christmas Tours in Natchez: Natchez has been called the "Christmas movie capital of the South," and in recent years, some of the Bluff City's most beautiful historic homes started opening their wreathed doors for the town's Christmas Tour of Historic Homes. Homes included will be The Towers, Linden Suburban Villa, Magnolia Hall, Choctaw Hall, and The House on Ellicott Hill—and each is guaranteed to be bedecked with holiday displays, such as a Jeweled Christmas at The Towers. Find more information at littleeasytours.com. 

December 2: Sound of the Season Christmas Concert: Clarence Jones and Heritage Choir will perform special holiday classics as part of this beloved holiday tradition at Grace Episcopal Church. All proceeds will go towards the renovation efforts of the Old Benevolent Society Building on Ferdinand Street. 6 pm. visitstfrancisvillela.com.

December 6–8: St. Francisville Christmas in the Country: St. Francisville comes alive with Christmas cheer each December, including such festivities as a tree lighting, living nativity, cookies and cocoa drive-thru, music and artists, breakfast with Santa, holiday home tours,  a Christmas parade, and more. visitstfrancisvillela.com.

December 6–January 6: West Feliciana Hospital Christmas Lights Display Drive-Thru: Spend an evening conjuring holiday magic, courtesy of the lights displays at the local hospital. Opening night will also feature cookies and cocoa for guests. wfph.org.

December 6: Holiday Brass at Hemingbough: The full Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra brass and percussion is ready and prepped to put you in the holiday spirit in the magical environs of Hemingbough. 7:30 pm–9:30 pm. $35. brso.org.  

December 6: Natchez Garden Club's Annual Christmas Luncheon: Welcome the holidays with the Natchez Garden Club's annual Holiday Christmas Luncheon. Magnolia Hall in Natchez will set the scene for a festive holiday season, paired with a scrumptious lunch. Come enjoy delectable items locally prepared by club members. 11am–1 pm. $20; open to the public. After lunch, enjoy a soup and casserole sale.$20. natchezgardenclub.org.

December 7: Christmas Spirits Historic District Stroll: Join in for a progressive "Christmas Spirits" stroll through the historic district of St. Francisville while "illuminating" the streets with 3,000 luminaries. Along the way will be four spirit stops at Historic District homes for ticketed guests ($50). Free activities include a kids' ornament workshop at Old Market Hall, hot chocolate included; hymn singing at the United Methodist Church; and peeks into participating homes in the historic district. 5 pm–7 pm. Reserve your tickets at bontempstix.com.

December 7: Christmas in the Country Tour of Homes: Explore some of St. Francisville's most intriguing homes, all dressed in their holiday best. 10 am–4 pm. $30 in advance; $35 day-of. bontempstix.com

December 7: Breakfast with Santa at Grace Church: The West Feliciana High School dance team will once again host its annual breakfast with Santa to kick off the holiday season. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, photos with the big guy himself, and a performance by West Fel High dancers and cheerleaders. Seatings at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 am. $15. bontempstix.com.

December 12: Light Up the Holidays: The Poydras Center in New Roads will light up for the season at this event hosted by the Arts Council of Pointe Coupee, with a dinner, potential to win door prizes, and a live holiday performance featuring James Linden Hogg. Doors open at 6 pm; performance at 7 pm. artscouncilofpointecoupee.org.