Kahari McNeal, 10, is assisted by Beth Dudley while making a pine cone bird feeder Friday during the Family Christmas Festival at the Natchez Visitor’s Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Aaliyah Proby, 8, enjoys her popcorn while riding the hayride Friday night. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Bryce Netterville, 2, sits with Catherine McDaniel while riding the hayride. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)