Sparky Reardon reads “The Night Before Christmas” during the 7th annual Carols in the Chapel at Plein Air in Taylor, Miss. on Sunday, December 17, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)

Kelley, left, and Jesse Pinion play Christmas carols during the 7th annual Carols in the Chapel at Plein Air in Taylor, Miss. on Sunday, December 17, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)

Damien Wash sings during the 7th annual Carols in the Chapel at Plein Air in Taylor, Miss. on Sunday, December 17, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)

Kevin Cole, right, and others in the Oxford University United Methodist Church Handbell Choir plays a medley of songs during the 7th annual Carols in the Chapel at Plein Air in Taylor, Miss. on Sunday, December 17, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)