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Learn about the history of Colonial Williamsburg's holiday traditions, decorations and other beloved customs. Celebrate Williamsburg history and the people who have brought these special programs to life. Free and open to the public. 4 - 5:30 pm. (Photo credit: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation)
Historic Duke of Gloucester Street will come to life with lighted cressets and strolling musicians during this fan-favorite event. Free and open to the public. 6 - 9 pm.
Celebrate the feast of Cecilia, patron of music and musicians, with this special concert featuring JanEl Will and Rebecca Davy, organists at Bruton Parish. Free; donations gratefully accepted. 8 - 9 pm.
Head to Duke of Gloucester Street for the Lighting of the Cressets: a fan-favorite tradition. Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century streets will come to life at night with strolling musicians. Free. 6 - 9 pm.
Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts and supporting local dining establishments at Merchants Square. A list of specials is available here: Small Business Saturday | 10AM - 6PM | Merchants' Square
Kick off the holiday season with the annual Merchants Square Tree Lighting. Enjoy holiday music from the Colonial Singers and Period Music's Fifes and Drums. A tree lighting and appearance by Father Christmas will conclude the evening. Free. 5 pm.
Celebrate the holiday season with festive music and dances of a Scottish Christmas featuring Fiddler David Gardner and Highland Dancer Eliza Gardner. Tickets are $10 for adults and youth 6 and over, $5 for children under 5.
Christmas Decorations Walking Tour | James Geddy House | Daily, Dec. 1 - 31 | 10:30 & 2:30 pm | Enjoy a guided tour featuring the picturesque buildings and streets of Colonial Williamsburg decorated for the holidays. Learn about the materials and techniques used in the decorations. Tickets are $15.
Celebrate the Christmastide season with holiday tales, music and carols. Free & open to the public.
This annual sale features Williamsburg-style wreaths made by the designers who create the decorations that adorn Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area during the holiday season. Fresh greenery, floral supplies and dried materials will also be available. Thursday, Dec. 4 - Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 am - 5 pm.
Celebrate the joy of the holidays with music, festivity, lighting of the cressets and the community of 18th-century and present-day Williamsburg. Follow the Yule Log, hauled by wagon, from Capitol Circle to Market Square. Free & open to the public. 6 - 7:30 pm.
Celebrate the joy of the holidays with music, festivity, lighting of the cressets and the community of 18th-century and present-day Williamsburg. Follow the Yule Log, hauled by wagon, from Capitol Circle to Market Square. Free & open to the public. 6 - 7:30 pm.
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