Holidays

Lafayette encourages residents to recycle broken Christmas lights at several convenient sites.

Santa has a working phone number, and thousands of families across Louisiana dial it every year to add extra Christmas magic to their homes.

Before Santa Claus made his way down to South Louisiana, Acadiana was visited by a different guy, Le Petit Bonhomme Janvier.

Lafayette teen Emile Myers returns with his hot cocoa fundraiser, supporting Second Harvest and helping fight hunger across Acadiana this holiday season.

Louisiana ranks 2nd worst nationally for Christmas driving deaths (2014–2023), with 82 fatalities and 65% above average — holiday traffic safety must be a priority.

Prepare your home for post-Thanksgiving plumbing stress. Expert advice on drains, toilets, disposals and “Brown Friday” survival.

Did Louisiana’s Cajuns really invent fried turkey? Here’s how South Louisiana became the birthplace of a Thanksgiving tradition America can’t live without.

Better Homes & Gardens published what they call a “Cajun Thanksgiving” menu, and some of their picks have us raising a few eyebrows.

Amid Halloween festivities, one man’s yard art is stirring strong reactions, highlighting the tension between creativity and community values. What’s the story behind these decorations?

For many in Louisiana, Pecan Eggs, Gold-Brick Eggs and Heavenly Hash are staple of Easter. Here's how the company has made it so many years.

If you want to shop at your local Lowe's, there is one day in April that you won't be able to purchase anything inside any of those home improvement stores in Louisiana.

As Lent begins, Catholics in Southwest Louisiana will gather for Ash Wednesday Mass on March 5, 2025. Whether you’re in Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, Opelousas, or St. Martinville, several Catholic churches are offering services for the faithful to receive ashes and begin their Lenten journey. This day of fasting and prayer marks the start of 40 days leading to Easter Sunday. Check out our complete list of Mass times and find a service near you.

Lent is a sacred time for Catholics in Southwest Louisiana, known for their strong faith and devotion. From fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday to meat abstinence on Fridays, locals embrace these traditions deeply. Many participate in the Stations of the Cross, extra prayer, and acts of charity as they prepare for Easter Sunday. Want to stay on top of Lent this year? The Hallow App offers prayer guides and challenges to help. What are you giving up or doing this Lent? Join the conversation!

Parade barricades and road closures on Lafayette's parade route. Here's what you need to know.

Louisiana researchers have created a Mardi Gras bead that transforms itself after the party.

The weather is quite nasty across much of Louisiana today, and as a result, many Mardi Gras parades have been scratched across the state.

Louisiana's Mardi Gras is exciting, vibrant and magical where there are tons of outfits, music, floats with great throws and fun for your whole family.

If you really want to kick your Valentine's Day up a few notches, maybe this Louisiana Cajun love spell is exactly what you need.

Yes, Valentine's Day, the day of love actually has bloody, brutal beginnings.

There is a surprising amount of controversy over this creamy holiday drink.