Hundreds turn out for Christmas program
Wednesday - December 24, 2014 by Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy’s Upper Elementary students put on their antlers to preform ‘Hip Hop Reindeer’ during the Tribal Christmas Program.
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Primary students sing aloud during SUIMA’s performance at the Tribal Christmas Program Satuday, Dec. 20.
Tauri Raines, Jace and Jazmin Carmenoros sing along with tribal elders Dixie Naranjo {pictured} and Darlene Frost during the Southern Ute Tribal Christmas Program Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Event Center.
Alexandria Robideuax sings 'Silent Night' during the Tribal Christmas Program.
Older kids had to wait in line behind the youngsters before they got to see Santa.
Santa arrived early this year bringing gifts to all the boys and girls.
Everyone was excited when Santa made his appearence.
SUIMA Primary students jam out singing "We Will Jingle."
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith|The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Sacha Smith |The Southern Ute Drum
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe held its annual tribal Christmas dinner and program Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Sky Ute Casino Resort Event Center. The celebration featured plenty of food and entertainment for those in attendance. Tribal members graced the stage to spread Christmas cheer, through song and comedic skits. SUIMA students preformed the Four Legends of Christmas before Santa Claus showed up bearing gifts for all the children.