Saturday, December 24, 2016

Bonfires on Christmas Eve

In St. James Parish, just upriver from New Orleans, they have a tradition of lighting bonfires along the levee for Papa Nöel. These are large teepees of firewood, and make for a spectacular sight. You can see these at Lutcher and Gramercy. 

 Merry Christmas! -- Joyeux Noël! -- Feliz Navidad!

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9 comments:

  1. John A HillDecember 24, 2016 at 9:12 AM

    That's a pretty tradition!
    Merry Christmas, Angel!

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  2. Gorilla BananasDecember 24, 2016 at 11:29 AM

    They do that for Christmas? It looks like a pagan sacrifice. Have a merry one, Ms Pop Tart.

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  3. MikeDecember 24, 2016 at 11:33 AM

    I don't know how those people are standing that close to the fires. Those things are putting a LOT of heat.

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  4. Elvis Wearing a Bra on His HeadDecember 24, 2016 at 12:13 PM

    That's a very nice custom!

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  5. CloudiaDecember 24, 2016 at 5:42 PM

    Aw thanks for sharing that, dear! I never knew it and always love to learn something new. A Christmas Miracle! LOL

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  6. BilboDecember 25, 2016 at 6:13 AM

    Merry Christmas, Angel!

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  7. MikeDecember 25, 2016 at 9:50 AM

    Merry Christmas!

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  8. allenwoodhavenDecember 25, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    What an excellent tradition! I hadn't heard of that particular one and am glad to now know.

    Merry Christmas!

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  9. Blue GrumpsterDecember 27, 2016 at 4:34 PM

    I hope your X-mas was as wonderful as mine.

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