Gaylord National’s ICE! goes to Madagascar
Over the weekend I took in Gaylord National’s Christmas on the Potomac program, and it does not disappoint. With this year’s ICE! theme based on DreamWorks “Merry Madagascar,” it was a great way of...
View ArticleChristmas Countdown: Concerts
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 Nothing conveys the Christmas mood as powerfully as Christmas music. We all have that one album or song without which Christmas doesn’t exist. Only upon the first listen each...
View ArticleChristmas Countdown: Reason for the Season
Friday, December 9, 2011 With the hustle and bustle of searching for the perfect presents, hanging Christmas lights and traveling out of town, it can be easy to go through this season without stopping...
View ArticleChristmas Countdown: Grown-Up Christmas List
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Well, folks, it’s just a mere 12 days until Christmas. But, no worries! That still leaves us with plenty of time to enjoy a cup of good cheer or two before December 25th...
View ArticleHere’s your behind-the-scenes look at Enchant, coming to DC this holiday season
Photo courtesy of Enchant It will take roughly two weeks and close to 100 construction workers to transform Nationals Park into a holiday dreamscape. Enchant, the “world’s largest” Christmas light...
View ArticleMaking magic: 15 DIY workshops for the upcoming holiday season
Photo by Hillary Ungson The arrival of the holidays can mean you have your hands are busy with a little bit of everything. There are gifts to buy, people to see and meals to be had, but sometimes,...
View ArticleHere’s when public Christmas trees will be lit across the region
stock.adobe.com The holidays brings colder weather, seasonal joy and pretty lights on trees and houses across the country. Locally, many cities and towns across Northern Virginia will kick off the 2019...
View ArticleGaylord National Resort is celebrating the holidays with its Christmas Dreams...
The room’s amenities include seasonal bath products. (Photo courtesy of Gaylord National Resort) The holiday season is knocking at the door and Santa Claus will be arriving before you know it. If you...
View ArticleBehind the scenes of the Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Photo courtesy of NOVA Parks NoVA is home to a variety of holiday traditions—catching the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights in Alexandria, seeing The Nutcracker performances across the region, and walking...
View Article10 ways to celebrate the holidays in Washington, DC
Photo courtesy of Enchant Christmas Traditions are traditions, especially those related to the holiday season. Maybe your family enters the National Tree Lighting lottery every year, or has a few home...
View ArticleHere’s where to find sensory-friendly photos with Santa in NoVA
© Vitalinka / stock.adobe.com Sensory-friendly opportunities are starting to pop up more and more across Northern Virginia, and getting the chance to snap a photo with Santa (and share that coveted...
View Article5 outdoor holiday attractions to visit in NoVA
Photo courtesy of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights Nov. 8 to Jan. 5, 5:30-10 p.m. Over 750,000 lights will transform Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, where guests are...
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