The Reverend Herbert F. Holz, pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, stands besides a Chrismon Tree made by members of his church. Churches of New Orleans are observing Christmas with services, musical recitals and other programs Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In many churches, both Catholic and Protestant, the services on Christmas Eve merge into midnight Eucharists or Masses.

Photo is dated 1967.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.