Holiday Christmas Cheer: December 16

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With the big day almost upon us, here's a final burst of Christmas events large and small, briefly noted:

December 16

• Old Time Christmas Family Day, Lafayette: The community is invited to experience the simple warmth and beauty of Christmas past as Vermilionville’s historic village brings to life the holiday traditions of yesteryear. Visitors will have the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the village and witness wintertime traditional demonstrations such as soap and candle making, santons (“little saints”), citrus pomanders, and more. Children will enjoy writing letters to Santa, making bousillage ornaments, decorating Christmas cookies, singing carols and of course, meeting Papa Noel. $5 admission. 10 am–4 pm. vermilionville.org

Christmas Party, New Iberia: The Cajun French Music Association Les Cadiens du Teche New Iberia Chapter presents Wallace Trahan and Rice and Gravy at its annual holiday shindig, including gumbo and a cash bar. $10 (includes the gumbo!) La Louisiane Banquet Hall, 5509 Highway 14. 7 pm– 11 pm. (337) 277-1188.

• Cajun Christmas at Big Branch, Lacombe: Each year Santa and Mrs. Claus make a special visit to the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Visitor Center. Kids of all ages are invited for story time, cookies, and hot cocoa. 2pm–4pm. Free. (985) 882-2025.