Bitter Arctic temperatures didn’t keep people from attending the Mount Olive Masonic Lodge 208 Christmas Eve community breakfast.
Named in memory of the late Fitzhugh Smith, who was a long-time lodge member, the event dates back to 1984.
Prior to that time, Masons had gathered at the Southern Belle Restaurant. However, the restaurant was closed that year so lodge members decided to continue the country-style breakfast by preparing their own meal.
Some years later, the breakfast was later opened to other lodges and to the community as a way to give back to the community.