Mrs. Claus high-fives Noah Ferry, 1, during the annual Christmas Open House at Copiah- Lincoln Community College Natchez Campus. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Danyelle Washington helps A’Mariyell Washington, 7, write and decorate her letter to Santa during the annual Christmas Open House at the Copiah- Lincoln Community College Natchez Campus. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Co-Lin Early Childhood Academy resource and referral associate Shyviqua Brooks helps Nathan Johnson, 3, make a reindeer, while Raddison Taylor, 4, is assisted by Ahustyn Smith. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Connie Hawkins, holds her 1-year-old son, Marlon Frye during the annual Christmas Open House at Copiah- Lincoln Community College Natchez Campus. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Kody Babb, 4, jokes with the Co-Lin Wolfpack mascot during the annual Christmas Open House at Copiah- Lincoln Community College Natchez Campus. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)