I am 77 years old , and have lived in Louisiana nearly all of my life . One of the biggest thrills I get each year is seeing all of the bonfires burning along the Mississippi River levees each Christmas season. The legend has it that these bonfires help "Saint Nicholas" , also known in the River Parishes as "Papa Noel", to find his way down river on Christmas Eve . It is a wonderful sight to see !
I am 77 years old , and have lived in Louisiana nearly all of my life .
One of the biggest thrills I get each year is seeing all of the bonfires burning along the Mississippi River levees each Christmas season.
The legend has it that these bonfires help "Saint Nicholas" , also known in the River Parishes as "Papa Noel", to find his way down river on Christmas Eve .
It is a wonderful sight to see !
@@SwampDog-w8i a bucket list item is to attend the lighting of these structures Christmas Eve! Now that we e moved two hours closer, it’s doable!