Gueydan Christmas

December 3, 2005—The Gueydan Museum hosted a Christmas display tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. The main attractions were the several magnificently decorated Christmas trees. Some were decorated in a traditional style, other in more imaginative and modern styles.

Also on display were some of the fine woodcarvings of J. Boatner Hebert, and some of the artworks of other local Gueydan artists. A historical display on the back wall of the museum was devoted to the 1940 flood in Gueydan, including photographs, contemporary newspaper stories, and other information.

The curator, Robert Baxter, was the motivating force behind the event. He handed out several "Angel Awards" to thank the people whose help he relied on to make the display a success.

	A traditionally decorated Christmas tree.
	And another.
	You have heard of gifts under the Christmas tree, but have you ever heard of a Christmas tree made of gifts?
	A Christmas tree decorated in red and gold.
	This one was called the "Flame Tree."
	Rene Breaux admiring the spectacular "Antler Tree."
	Two wooden horses carved by J. Boatner Hebert.
	The wooden statue of Jean Pierre Gueydan, founder of the town of Gueydan, carved by J. Boatner Hebert.
	Museum curator Robert Baxter thanking the people who helped him put the display together.
	A small part of the crowd, including Rene Breaux, Margaret Steen Villemez, and J. Boatner Hebert.
	Three of the recipients of "Angel Awards."