Rosemary Hopkins entertained friends at her annual Christmas gathering and white elephant exchange at her home on Friday evening, December 16.

The house was festively decorated with her collection of Santas, lighted wreaths and trees, colorful Christmas balls, greenery and ribbons.

Guests brought their favorites for a holiday buffet.

After dinner all gathered in the den for the gift exchange that brought much laughter and surprise as many old “gifts” returned and new ones were opened probably to be seen again.

Guests included Tom and Melanie Wells, Pug and Kay Nelms, David and Gail Hunter, Edward and Susan Pope, John and Linda Webster, Jerry Stover and Kermit Hocutt.