MADISON – During the intermission of the St. Joseph School holiday program “Gifts of the Season,” a drum line and part of the brass section have fun in the lobby of the Fine Arts building by playing on stools and other non-traditional instruments. Band members also participated in an ugly sweater contest at the end of the show. The first show of this concert was canceled because of snow on Friday, Dec. 8, but a Sunday matinee packed the house. (Photo courtesy of Terry Cassarino)

NATCHEZ – Cathedral Kindergartners Alex Rojo, Thomas Adams, Addie House and Tyler Boyette sing “I’m the happiest Christmas Tree” at the elementary school’s Christmas program. (Photo by Cara Moody Serio)

JACKSON – All students at Sister Thea Bowman School participate in the Christmas program through song, dance and acting. (Photo by Melissa Smalley)