The students of Haywood Christian Academy held their annual Christmas Gala inspired by the great classic, "It's a Wonderful Life." 

Guests were able to leisurely stroll through the Christmas "town" and met the town folk. Students performed in different venues around campus, showing family holiday traditions, including HCA Family at Worship, HCA Around the World, HCA Family at Home and HCA Family Snow Fun. Everyone gathered on the front lawn for a candle lit closing and carol singing.

There was a bazaar for Christmas shopping and a "Starving Artist" sale, where student artwork was available for purchase. Other student work was presented in the art gallery, poster displays and gingerbread house displays. Duckett Farms sold fresh cut Christmas trees and wreaths. Guests also enjoyed triple-chocolate fudge cake, coffee, punch and hot wassail.

"Celebrating this glorious season with our HCA family is definitely part of a 'wonderful life,' and we had a great evening together.  Truly we know the life of Christ is a wonder," said Penny Readling, HCA art instructor.