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“A New Holiday Tradition…”

By K. Ross

 

Now that Turkey day is over…How was your Thanksgiving?!  I hope it was full of good food, loud laughs, and little bit of leftover pie for breakfast! LOL. And for me…stretchy pants!   This is the true beginning of the holiday season. There is something about this time of year that makes you want to hold on just a little tighter to the people you love and the traditions that bring you together. 

 

This brings to this week’s blog…traditions!  The holidays have always been about family for me.  And a couple of years ago, a new family tradition was born…totally by accident!  It all started when my boys and I attended my cousin’s December wedding in Charlottesville, VA.  We stayed at the Boar’s Head Resort…WOW!!  While exploring the beautiful resort, we noticed some bright lights our first night.  What were these lights…we had to find out!  Well, we did…it was a little something called WINTER WANDER!  We were instantly pulled in and just like that…our new holiday tradition began.

 

There is something about this place that makes you feel like you’re inside a giant snow globe.  The walking trail is lined with thousands of twinkling lights, holiday music, and that winter crisp that makes you run for the hot chocolate!  After we grab the hot coco to warm up, we head over to our “new favorite” spot…the glowing tunnel of lights. (bring your phone…it’s selfie time!).  Now I am not a fan of the “selfie,” but my boys and I decided to have a little fun with this.  Our selfie’s have become the tradition.  And now we share with them with our family and friends!

 

Winter Wander isn’t just about the lights…it’s a reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment. (Remember from the last blog…don’t stress, just enjoy!). So, whether you’re starting a new tradition or just looking for something different to do this holiday season…head on over to Boar’s Head and let’s wander around the Winter Wander.

 

Grab your scarf, your phone and make some holiday memories!

 

 

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Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Elaine, what a wonderful tradition to discover by surprise! Those accidental moments often become the most cherished memories. I love how Winter Wander gives you that snow-globe feeling — lights, music, cocoa, and time to enjoy being together. And those annual selfies sound like the perfect way to capture the joy. Thanks for the reminder to slow down, savor the season, and maybe even start a new family tradition of our own!

Dec 04, 2025 08:10 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Elaine VonCannon   So many lasting memories are made this time of year and your time in Charlottesville sounds like something the family will remember for many years to come.

Dec 04, 2025 08:30 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Living near Longwood Gardens we have made visiting the Christmas light display our tradition, they also have a tunnel of lights and a very cool outdoor train display. They offer hot chocolate, spiked if you desire as well as other options. We go with friends as we are members and can bring guests as well. Lots of fun to see all the work that goes into making this wonderful garden glow for the season.

Dec 04, 2025 08:34 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

great information. Thanks for sharing it. Have a good week! Bill

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Dec 04, 2025 09:01 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello and slow down and not stress doing December,  I like to say I need to do that for the month but as it builds up to Christmas I have a hard time with the tree going up and all the baking.  Great blog.

 

Dec 04, 2025 09:06 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Accidental discoveries are absolutely the best.  To turn one into a tradition confirms the point.  m

Dec 04, 2025 11:27 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Elaine, sounds like a wonderful and stress-free new tradition you have made!

Dec 04, 2025 03:34 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Elaine VonCannon - I'm officially a fan of yours! I wish I had heard about this place long ago. It sounds like so much fun with cherished memories. 

Dec 11, 2025 04:35 PM