LAUREN WOOD | THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT — Director Shana Braxton leads McLaurin Elementary School’s Majestic choir Tuesday morning as they sing Christmas songs for people at the Natchez Visitor Reception Center.

LAUREN WOOD | THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT — Angela Palmer smiles as she videotapes her granddaughter Kayla Willard singing with McLaurin Elementary School’s Majestic choir Tuesday morning at the Natchez Visitor Reception Center.

LAUREN WOOD | THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT — Khallil Jenkins, 11, and other members of McLaurin Elementary School’s Majestic choir swing their Santa hats in the air during the final song of their performance Tuesday morning at the Natchez Visitor Reception Center.