Beach Christmas on Useppa - Pictures and Thoughts by UseppaGin - Christmas was different on Useppa this year. More new spontaneous celebrations were held instead of the normal and familiar Island merriments. A tree was decorated on the beach, and everyone gathered for its lighting. Then on Christmas night we gathered below around a fire pit and longtime Useppan Bill Newbold led us in Christmas carols. It was sad not to have all our usual families and friends with us, but Useppa Christmas was still filled with love.