One of the wonderful things about marriage that the new family has to figure out what to do for the holidays and how to combine Christmas traditions. Having been married for 7 years now we have pretty much figured out our routine. This year my wife’s family is with us for Christmas (including her brother and sister-in-law). One tradition that our family has is that my mother-in-law makes pajamas for the family and we open them on Christmas Eve, immediately put them on and get ready for bed. It helps me satisfy one of my family’s traditions (which is to have Christmas from family members on Christmas Eve and presents from Santa on the 25th).

But down the road from is, in Denham Springs, one family has taken traditions to the extreme. Since the early 1960’s the Messenger Family has created a Christmas display each year that mixes pop culture with the Nativity Scene. Some of my favorites are the black light display entitled “Christmas Carnival and another showcases Dr. Seuss. There is also a Barney and friends display for those who can stand the singing dinosaur. It requires quite a bit of dedication to do this year. We will certain miss this Christmas tradition. So if you are ever around Baton Rouge during the Christmas season be sure to check it out!

Have a Merry Christmas everyone!