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Christmas in Virginia

Scottish Christmas Walk weekend - Alexandria, VA

The Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington street
Scottish Walk parade at 10:30 a.m. Saturday throughout Old Town
Saturday, December 4, 2008 (10:30 AM-4:00 PM)
A full weekend of of events  (703) 549-0111

Christmas at Mount Vernon - Alexandria area, VA
December 1st through Jan 6, 2009
The Washingtons' seasonal entertaining is authentically interpreted daily, including Christmas Day and New Year's Day George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
(703) 780-2000
8 miles south of Old Town Alexandria
at the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway

Christmas in Camp at Fort Ward - Alexandria, VA
December 13th, Saturday. Noon to 4 pm
How Christmas was observed during the Civil War. Reenactors, soldiers opening holiday packages from home, a Victorian tree, period music, readings of "The Night Before Christmas" and patriotic 19th-century Santa Claus will visit the troops and hear childrens' holiday wishes..
4301 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. 703-838-4848.

Candlelight Tours of Old Town Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
December 13, 2008   5 to 9:00 pm
Enjoy the warmth and beauty of the holiday season at five festively decorated historic sites in Old Town.
(703) 838-4994

Colonial Handbell Ringers - Alexandria VA
December 21, 2008, 2 to 4 pm
The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria
703/838-4994



Gunston Hall Plantation Christmas and Yuletide Dinner
December 12-13, 2008
10709 Gunston Rd, Mason Neck, VA 22079
703.550.9220
Experience the hospitality of an 18th-century plantation holiday. Lanterns will line the path that takes you to George Mason's home. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, sip warm cider by the fire and sample period foods prepared in the colonial hearth kitchen. Costumed characters will greet you in the house and throughout the grounds. While enjoying Plantation Christmas, indulge in a delicious Yuletide Dinner. Reservations.

First Night
Family New Year’s Eve