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Welcome to Christmas in Virginia 2011
The celebration of Christmas came to the shores of Virginia over 400 years ago in
the imaginations and traditions of the brave souls traveling from Europe on wooden
ships to begin a new life here.
While making merry on this most Holy occasion was
frowned upon in the rigid religious climate of New England, the new citizens of Virginia
welcomed the event with laughter, faith and festive exuberance!
George Washington
celebrated Christmas at Mount Vernon; the Thomas Jeffersons at Monticello and James
Madison at his Montpellier estate. When not on some battlefield, Robert E. Lee spent
his Christmases in Alexandria and at Arlington House. There were elaborate feasts,
fox hunts, games, music and dancing.
The rich history of Virginia is really a vast
collection of exciting and touching life stories, beginning with those first colonials
and their radical ideas of personal freedom. Virginia made a unique statement to
the world of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The dignity that you feel
when you come to Virginia was well earned.
Born of European tradition and strengthened
by early American energy, Virginia has managed to preserve her past as she emerges
into the 21st century as a leader in entrepreneurial technology. Like the Commonwealth
itself, the Holiday Season here is an exciting mixture of old and new.
Relax with your favorite hot drink and let us introduce you to
Christmas in Virginia
Glitz n’ Glamour | Gifts Galore | Baubles | Festive Food
Dining Out | Fancy
Frocks | Travel & Lodging | Hearth & Home
Christmas Portraits | Santa’s Helpers
| Throw a Party | Holiday Extravagance
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Holiday event that showcases private homes all over the Commonwealth, elegantly decorated for Christmas.
Winning entries from each area of Virginia become finalists in the state-wide competition to name the official 2011 Virginia Christmas House.
2011 Miller & Rhoads Charity Christmas Tree Contest
Forty different non-profit organizations decorate a Christmas Tree for the windows of the building that once housed the historic Miller & Rhoads department store. More . . .