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![Holiday Travelers Expected To Fill The Roadways](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/02/Traffic-KPEL-photo-e1423180128799.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Holiday Travelers Expected To Fill The Roadways
Hitting the road over the holidays? You won't be alone. AAA expects 103 million Americans to be traveling over the holiday period between now and New Year's.
![LSU Marketing Professor Offers Tips For Last Minute Shoppers](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/11/135461897.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU Marketing Professor Offers Tips For Last Minute Shoppers
It is officially the last minute. Here are some suggestions on how you can still get a bargain just hours before Christmas Day.
![ACLU Says No To Nativity At Louisiana Courthouse](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/Christos-Georghiou-ThinkStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
ACLU Says No To Nativity At Louisiana Courthouse
A Louisiana Parish Courthouse has come under fire for allowing a display of the Nativity to be placed on courthouse grounds.
![Santa Won’t Need A Jacket This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/Joe-Mackee-via-You-Tube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Santa Won’t Need A Jacket This Weekend
This holiday weekend the term "sweater" won't be used to describe an article of clothing. Springlike temperatures might mean a switch from hot cocoa to iced tea at your holiday gatherings.
![The Sad Story Behind The Song ‘White Christmas’](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/01/snow-dog.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Sad Story Behind The Song ‘White Christmas’
An iconic Christmas classic has such a sad back story that once you hear the story you might never listen to White Christmas the same way again.
![St. Jude Fundraiser At Blue Moon Saloon](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/12/FullSizeRender3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
St. Jude Fundraiser At Blue Moon Saloon
Several "old school" Acadiana rock bands are reuniting and gathering at the Blue Moon Saloon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "Blast From the Past" is this Thursday, Dec. 22nd, featuring the Bayou Blasters, Untouchables, Soldier, the Rogues, and Fastboy.
![The Mysterious Christmas Tradition Of ‘The Christmas Pickle’ Or ‘Hide The Pickle’](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/12/pickle_christmas_ornament_2048x2048.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Mysterious Christmas Tradition Of ‘The Christmas Pickle’ Or ‘Hide The Pickle’
There are many Christmas traditions around the world, and some of them are just plain strange. Have you ever heard of "Hide The Pickle" or "The Christmas Pickle"? I hadn't heard of it until today, but apparently there are quite a few people in Acadiana that have played the game for quite some time. I did some research into the tradition, and here's what I found out.
![Louisiana Holiday Travel Forecast For Christmas Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/10/traffic-jam.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Holiday Travel Forecast For Christmas Weekend
Forecasters believe that Louisiana's holiday weekend will be quiet and seasonable. Travelers shouldn't expect any major weather issues on the roadways.
Christmas Shipping- How To Get Gifts There On Time!
It's important to make sure Christmas gifts, especially for the children, get where they need to be when they need to be there. You have a few shipping options, and some things you shouldn't put on Santa's shipping truck.
![You Should Visit These 10 US Travel Destinations In 2017](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/12/11988288_10207450599602831_8900082217972484561_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
You Should Visit These 10 US Travel Destinations In 2017
If travel is on your agenda in 2017, here are 10 great places to visit right here in the US...
![WATCH: Townsquare Media Christmas Tree Decorated In Just Over 30 Seconds](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/12/hqdefault10.jpg?w=980&q=75)
WATCH: Townsquare Media Christmas Tree Decorated In Just Over 30 Seconds
Ahhh, the magic of technology: our Christmas tree gets decorated in just over 30 seconds!
![Top New Year’s Resolutions](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/12/smoking.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top New Year’s Resolutions
Check out the Top 10 New Year's Resolutions, and get ready for a great year! Have you made yours yet?
![Jennifer Nettles ‘O Holy Night’](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/12/hqdefault9.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jennifer Nettles ‘O Holy Night’
Holy cow: this woman can sing! Jennifer Nettles performs "O Holy Night/Hallelujah", and it is incredible!
![Terminally Ill 5-Year Old Dies In Santa’s Arms](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Eric-Schmitt-Matzen-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Terminally Ill 5-Year Old Dies In Santa’s Arms
Sometimes things happen exactly when they are supposed to happen and maybe that is part of the magic of the Christmas season.
![The Best Darn Holiday Cookies Ever](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/11/Oreo-balls.png?w=980&q=75)
The Best Darn Holiday Cookies Ever
What makes these cookies even better is the fact that any moron, namely me, can make them.
![Covenant UMC ‘The Pumpkin Patch Church’ Trailer Stolen](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/12/pumpkin-trailer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Covenant UMC ‘The Pumpkin Patch Church’ Trailer Stolen
The trailer is large and also contains the decorations, cash registers, and other items used for the Pumpkin Patch.
![Christmas Break In Acadiana Is WHEN?- A Parish By Parish List](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/11/491613338.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Christmas Break In Acadiana Is WHEN?- A Parish By Parish List
The Christmas and New Year holidays both fall on a weekend this year. As a result, the standard school break of two Monday-through-Friday-weeks-off is not the norm in Acadiana. Are you aware of exactly when students will be out in your parish?
![Santa Claus Is Coming To Acadiana- Christmas Parades Schedule](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/11/452370803.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Santa Claus Is Coming To Acadiana- Christmas Parades Schedule
Mother Nature cause many parades to be rescheduled from last weekend. Here's the list of holiday parades and when they roll.
![Carencro Fire Station Hosting Santa Claus This Saturday](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/11/452370803.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Carencro Fire Station Hosting Santa Claus This Saturday
Tell the kids to get some act right, because Santa Claus is coming to Carencro this Saturday!
![Colder Weather Heats Up Louisiana’s Christmas Economy](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/12/107682487.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Colder Weather Heats Up Louisiana’s Christmas Economy
The colder weather really should heat up holiday shopping this weekend across the state.