Wearing period attire, Gracie Davis, of Manor, stands behind Santa Claus during a photo opportunity at the Homespun Holiday event at the Pound House in Dripping Springs Dec. 10. Area residents celebrated the incoming holiday season earlier this month at the Historical Dr. Pound Farmstead during the Homespun event, which featured Christmas book readings, making pioneer ornaments and even photos with the jolly elf in red. (photos by Lisa Chaffin)