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Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?!
Louis Armstrong
N'awlins! That fantastic city who seems to have perfected the art of the profane and sacred. So, it seems only fitting with a talent of combining the sacred and profane that they would present the Christmas Season like no other experience. Like an old French whor...lady-of-the-evening who has unique talents and sophistication, so does this city. With a flair for the dramatic, New Orleans showcases its talents in a most unique way. It has an attitude of lagniappe-"a little something extra" not expected or demanded; New Orleans treats the holidays with its usual flare of garish and glory!
All hotels are bedecked in adornments, there are Reveillon Dinners, Papa Noel Children's Teas, bonfires, parades, and many other special holiday events.
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| Hotel Roosevelt |
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| Ritz-Carlton Courtyard Christmas Tree |
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| Hotel Montelone |
We opted out of the Papa Noel Children's Tea for obvious reason but did enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Ritz with Champagne, holiday teas, sandwiches, Ramos Gin Fizzes, and mignardises.
Each Thursday evening, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art presents Ogden after Hours, featuring a live musical performance by Southern Musicians and artist interviews by Southern historian(s). The museum gives visitors an opportunity to celebrate Southern culture in an intimate and unique way, surrounded by the museum's diverse collection and in the architecurally-distinct setting.
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| Ogden Museum of Southern Art |
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| Rayland Baxter performing W.W. II Museum is a must see in New Orleans. Don't miss the movie Beyond All Boundries in the Solomon Theater. The 4-D film with a 7 minute pre show is a truly moving experience. |
Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans City Park is a fun holiday light display.
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| Looking at lights & drinking hot buttered rum |
Krewe Jingle Parade was back for its fourth year. It's New Orleans’ official holiday parade. The “Krewe of Jingle” put on a great parade complete with authentic parade floats, marching bands, stilt walkers, Christmas characters and Elvis-lots of 'em! Twirling is NOT a lost art here!
Oak Alley Plantation’s 36th Annual Christmas Bonfire Party!
This year marked the 36th anniversary of this event at Oak Alley. The mansion was dressed in fresh fruit, greenery and seasonal floral arrangements, reminiscent of Creole Christmases past. There was a delicious Cajun/Creole buffet, open bar, lively dance band, and plenty of good cheer combined to heighten the holiday spirit throughout the famous alley of oaks and the lovely antebellum mansion.
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| Newest member of the Krewe of Corks-me! |
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| Bonfire to light the way for Papa Noel coming down the Mississippi River |
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| Melissa & Greg |
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| Eileen & Jim |
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| Oak Alley Plantation Did I mention the food we ate in New Orleans?! ...crispy fried lobster tail w/remoulade slaw, lobster dumplings w/ white fish mousselin, shaved fennel, tomato concassé & lobster butter, nutmeg ice cream, bourbon & vanilla mashed sweet potatoes, duck crêpe, buttermilk fried chicken, turtle soup, duck gumbo, café brûlot, baked oysters on half shells w/apple smoked bacon, roasted red peppers, parmesan & garlic herb butter, and of course our new standard, bread pudding and onion rings! Sweet sassy molasses, I love this city!                Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans?! Louis Armstrong |
