Santa Day, one of the most exciting events of the year at Mississippi State Hospital, was held on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Santa Day was started by James “Jimmy” Stubbs, who was MSH director from 1975-88. On Santa Day, volunteers, elected officials, and MSH employees dressed as Santa Claus visit each and every patient and resident building on the campus to personally deliver holiday gifts. Each MSH patient and Jaquith Nursing Home resident receives a gift bag with clothing, games, and activities.

A multitude of volunteers have visited the campus this year and provided nearly 30 holiday parties for the patients and residents served at MSH. Some groups do caroling, and others bring food and gifts. Santa Day is the culmination of those holiday activities.

PICTURED: Front Row (sitting) - Carl Mangum, Senator Hillman Frazier, Representative Lance Varner, Gale Martin, Gene Miller. Back Row (standing) - Senator Brian Rhodes, Dustin Crum, Patrick Fontaine, Nathan Lillie, Jeff Luckey, James G. “Bo” Chastain, Martin Keil, Daniel Elliot, Billy Morehead, Bobby Browning.