The spirit of Dallas’ Moon Mansion Christmas Party continues virtually
On Christmas Eve, Poppy Xander will perform Christmas songs online.
Musician and performer Poppy Xander plays the piano for a 2018 house party on Christmas Eve hosted by John Ashley Bellamy (far left with long beard) at his East Dallas home, a former Methodist Church known as the Moon Mansion. Bellamy died this month, and Poppy will now perform virtually for an online edition of the party.(Michael R Moore)
For decades, artist John Ashley Bellamy hosted legendary Christmas Eve parties at his East Dallas home, a former Methodist Church known as the Moon Mansion. The pandemic canceled any plans for the party this year, and Bellamy’s passing on Dec. 8 might mean it will never happen again. But singing along to Christmas carols for hours was always one of the main attractions, and it will carry on virtually.