Things to Do in Colonial Williamsburg at Christmastime

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Christmastime in Williamsburg is a sensual feast of leaf-strewn brick walkways, hearty food, creative decorations, and crisp air wafting with the mingled aromas of evergreens and burning fires.

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The purpose of this story is to help you plan your own colonial Christmas.

Thanksgiving Proclamation

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Lighting of the Cressets

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A Celebration of the Yule Log

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