When he was growing up, Hasan Matthews’ house was decorated for Christmas as soon as Nov. 1 rolled around. It didn’t take long, says the New Orleans bounce artist better known as HaSizzle.
“Our house was decorated from November to December — keep the tree up, and decorate it for Mardi Gras,” HaSizzle says. “I was raised off that real New Orleans, Uptown love where Christmas is Christmas.”
On Christmas Eve, HaSizzle’s family would usually have a little party with family and friends, and everyone could open one gift from under the tree at midnight. Later, when everyone was asleep, his grandfather would dress up as Santa and sneak the rest of the presents under the tree. And he’s now building his own Christmas traditions with his wife and two kids…