Unique ways we celebrate Christmas on the Mississippi Coast
We’ve got a lot of Christmas traditions on the Mississippi Gulf Coast that we call our own. A look:
Our Christmas trees are made of crab traps
The folks at the Pass Christian Beautification Department have assembled the tree. Now for the lights.
We have ways of making spirits bright
From a creepy Christmas boat tour to a historical Christmas ghost cemetery walk, Christmas can be frightful along the Coast.
Santa gets pusharatas with his cookies
Christmas in the City always includes Biloxi pusharatas. If you want to be as jolly as our friend in red, be sure to save a few of the delicious Croatian pastries for yourself.
Sandyman never misses a Christmas in the Pass
The elves responsible for bringing the snowman made of sand to Pass Christian every year is still a mystery. He is already soaking up the rays.
Our carollers are in kayaks
Carolers paddle from LaPointe-Krebs House in Pascagoula to Jefferson Street and end the evening with beignets and hot cocoa. Beautiful singing voices are not required.
We bring our mamas to kiss the llamas
Christmas at the Pass includes the rare opportunity to visit the llama kissing booth. Pucker up!
We throw things at our parades
Come prepared to catch beads and candy canes at any parade you attend on the Coast.
Our Santa travels by boat
Boats parade throughout the Coast, starting with Moss Point’s Christmas by the River Boat Parade on Dec. 3, then Lights at Bay St. Louis Harbor and Christmas on the Bayou on Dec. 10.
Our wreaths are for fallen veterans
Each December, volunteers visit every grave at the Biloxi National Cemetery, laying a holiday wreath on each one.
Our elves enjoy pillow fights
A pillow fight with the Grinch is quickly becoming a tradition at the Discover Christmas parade held by the Ocean Springs Elks, Krew Unique and the Ocean Springs Carnival Association.
Some of our holiday brunches have drag queens
This year’s Gulf Coast Equality event will be held at Chapel at Centennial Plaza and include a toy drive.
We light a lighthouse
Santa gets a little extra help finding the Coast when Christmas lights cover Biloxi’s lighthouse.
This story was originally published November 30, 2022 at 9:55 AM.
