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!
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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."
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Ruth Canales
"Each year the Canales family gathers and makes tamales!"
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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."
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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."
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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!"
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Brooklyn Burlew
"Candy Cane Lane has become a tradition to visit after finals! Such a fun post-test treat!"
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Sheila Snow
"I love to walk around the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens during their Open House. The house is decorated beautifully each year!"
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Claire Stapp
"My family loads up the car on Christmas Eve to go look at all the festive lights in Monroe-West Monroe!"
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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."
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Krystle Ivey
"This year we added a new tradition! Our family business is participating in the Redneck Parade!"
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Hanna Singh
"My whole family loves to get hot chocolate together and pile up in my mom's van to check out Christmas lights!"
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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."
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Bel Coley
"My family always goes to Candy Cane Lane the last week of Christmas!"
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Addison White
"My family loves our tradition of stocking stuffing and gathering by the fire drinking hot chocolate."