Photo by Amy Rhodes/Mackenzie Jackson (middle row, second from left) was crowned the 2016 Miss Merry Christmas Monday at the Brookhaven-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce. Jackson is the daughter of Robbie and Dena Jackson. Miss Merry Christmas participates in various activities such as the Christmas parade and Christmas Open House. The contestants are judged on personality, interview and poise and appearance. Contestants with the winner are Harley Smith (front row, left), Courtney Wyant, Kara Clark, Katie Clark, Abi Douglas, Missy Clanton and Michaela Marler; and Megyn Rhoads (middle row), Jackson and Julianna Mills; and Shelby Flumm (back row) and Mica Bailey Stewart.