In this Issue

Published 7:00 am Friday, November 30, 2018

In This Issue

Christmas in Acadiana: Calendar of Christmas Events, Gift Guide, Christmas Tour of Homes. 

Departments

6 Personality

10 Focus

20 Cajun Creations

25 Contributors’ Corner

56 From Scratch

59 On Trend

69 Events

77 Social Lights

Features

16 Handmade

The Hands That Shape Acadiana

22 A Legacy Remembered

Dr. Emma Wakefield-Paillet Receives Historical Marker

60 Pow Wow

A Celebration of Chitimacha Culture

62 Retreat Reunion

Celebrating 35 Years of Leadership

65 Reflections of the Heart: Writings From Sacred Center

A Book of Meditations Created by a Contemplative Community

Christmas in Acadiana

27 All is Calm, All is Bright

Locals with Extravagant Christmas Lights

31 Christmas Beyond the Lampposts

Franklin’s 2018 Christmas Tour of Homes

34 Surprising Santa

True Stories from Behind the Beard

 

40 Christmas in Acadiana

Events by Interest

49 Christmas Gift Guide

 

Contributing Writers

Patrice Doucet

Hailey Hensgens

Wynce Nolley

Contributing Photographers

Lee Ball

Jennifer Beslin

 

On The Cover

The 2018 King and Queen of Main Street, David Munnerlyn and Christina Pierce who will reign over the 41st Christmas Parade.  The annual Downtown Business Association Christmas Parade will be held on the evening of December 8 and will run down Main Street.

Photo by Fusion Photography

 

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