Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — A group of parishioners from Trinity Episcopal Church gather around a bonfire lit from Christmas trees and other greens Monday evening as part of the church’s celebration of Epiphany. After the service the church members warmed up with bowls of chili and fellowship.

Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — The Rev. Walton Jones lights the pile of Christmas trees in a small clearing off of Stirling Road Monday evening as part of the church’s “Burning of the Greens” service. The bonfire is a symbol of Christ’s light coming into the world.