Louisiana Christmas

Introduction Think about a stretch of the Mississippi River, cloaked within the darkness of Christmas Eve. However this is not simply any strange evening. The air crackles with anticipation, the odor of woodsmoke hangs heavy, and the horizon blazes with towering flames. These are the bonfires of Louisiana’s River Parishes, a spectacle that transforms the…

Roots of the Flames: Delving into the Bonfire Historical past Think about standing alongside the levee of the Mississippi River, the December air crisp and carrying the scent of woodsmoke. Towering buildings of wooden, crafted with care and group spirit, stand silhouetted towards the inky black sky, awaiting their second. As darkness deepens, a spark…