Northern Virginia Holiday Events--12/22/2010
The packages are wrapped (hopefully!) the garland is strung, the cookies are made and the last couple of days before Christmas stretch before you. This might be a great time to plan some special holiday oriented outings.
Of course, one of the most well known is the National Christmas Tree on the Elipse. Located on the Elipse, in front of the white house, this is a visit that everyone in the area should make at least one--and even annually!
The Fairfax Country Park Authority, Bull Run Festival of Lights is a great way to get the family together...and easy for little ones, too, since it is a 'stay in the car' activity. Bundle everyone up, give them travel mugs of hot cocoa and enjoy the show!
If you are looking for something with a little bit more of an historic twist, The Christmas at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Virginia.
My family just made plans to head to Kensington and see the Festival of Lights at the DC Temple Visitor's Center. Recognized by many of us as the temple with the gold spire that we see as we round the Beltway toward the Virginia shore line, this annual event is supposed to be spectacular and I am excited for our upcoming visit.
And finally, there is the Christmas Celebration at Mount Vernon. It is a great time of year to check out the decorations at this historic location...according to their website, it has recently been named one of the '12 Places to Catch the Holiday Spirit' by AAA.
I hope you and yours have an opportunity to enjoy these, or some of the many other, Christmas events in the Northern Virginia area. Merry Christmas!
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