- December 8, 2025
Ormond Beach resident Elliott Begin enjoys his cookie. Photo by Paige Wilson
Ormond Beach resident Emilee Jones giggles with Santa. Photo by Paige Wilson
McKenzie Rowles, from Girl Scouts Troop 825, decorates her cookie in Santa's workshop. Photo by Paige Wilson
Ormond Beach residents Braxton and Samantha Taylor enjoy the lights. Photo by Paige Wilson
Kailie Lacroix got her face painted like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Photo by Paige Wilson
Madison Lee enjoys the lights. Photo by Paige Wilson
Girl Scout Troop 825's Seanneah Simpson, Catherine Queen and Chloe Simpson. Photo by Paige Wilson
Live music fills Rockefeller Gardens with Christmas cheer. Photo by Paige Wilson
Guests gather around to write letters to Santa. Photo by Paige Wilson
A giant Christmas tree was lit and decorated in Rockefeller Gardens. Photo by Paige Wilson
Ormond Beach resident Lucy Dunlop writes her letter to Santa. Photo by Paige Wilson
Ormond Beach resident Paige Danber tells Santa her wish list. Photo by Paige Wilson
Live music fills Rockefeller Gardens with Christmas cheer. Photo by Paige Wilson
The 39th-annual Christmas Gala lit up Rockefeller Gardens and The Casements on Friday, Dec. 1, for the kickoff evening.
The night featured visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, girl scouts who worked as Santa's elves, live music, train rides, an ice cream social, a cookie decorating station and a station to write letters to Santa. This year’s theme was “The Casements Country Christmas.”
All weekend, guests can enjoy a classic Christmas at The Casements by touring the first floor’s Christmas trees, donated by local businesses and festively decorated. The second floor leads to the village display and bell tree, as well as the Gift Shoppe and Unique Boutique.
Visit thecasements.net or call The Casements at 676-3216.