How south Louisiana lights the levee with bonfires for Christmas
During some of December's darkest nights, residents of Ascension, St. John the Baptist and St. James parishes illuminate the night sky with towering bonfires along the Mississippi River Levee. The tradition's origin is largely unknown. Some believe it's a Cajun celebration lighting the way for Papa Noel, and others speculate it came from early settlers in the region. Regardless, bonfires provide warmth and entertainment in this cold yet cheerful season.…
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