A Colonial Williamsburg Christmas

Colonial Williamburg's world-renowned holiday decorations are rooted in the traditons of Christmas and have emerged as a universal standard for the creative use of natural materials.Beauty berry,lady apples,pineapple poets's laurel,pine and magnolia adorn the James Anderson House.

Colonial Williamsburg's holiday programs recreate an old fashinioned Christmas.Throughout the town's Historic area,citizens focus on spiritual celebration and festive gatherings with family and friends.From the Governor's Palace to the Capitol building,guests are filled with cheer as they experience the Colonial Williamsburg holidays in grand style.Guests can join in the illuminations of Colonial Williamsburg's historic buildings and hear about their history and the people who lived in Williamsburg during the time of the Revolution. A variety of seasonal walking tours,musical programs and evening plays for every age complement the vast offerings during this special time of year. The evening program,Christmastide at Home,examines holiday celebrations spanning three centuries. A Capitol evening of elegant dancing,lively fast paced hilarity and amusements for the senses. Established in 1926 the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is the not-for-profit educational institution that preserves and operates the restored 18th-century Revolutionary capital of Virginia.