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Although Christmas in Massachusetts was a dull affair during the early Puritan days, things were quite different in colonial Virginia, where they really knew how to party during the holidays!

Not surprisingly, Virginia continues the tradition to this day combining modern holiday razzle-dazzle in places like Richmond, Busch Gardens, and Virginia Beach, with celebrations of a glorious Christmas past in Mount Vernon and Colonial Williamsburg ...

More information about Christmas in Virginia around the Web:

The Holidays at Mount Vernon - Tour the mansion, learn how George and Martha Washington celebrated the holidays, and take home Martha's own "Great Cake" recipe.

Christmas in Alexandria - Browse December events for the full schedule of Christmas happenings around town including annual Candlelight Tours and New Year's Eve First Night celebrations.

One Hundred Miles of Lights - One-stop browsing for what's happening this Christmas from Richmond to Virginia Beach, with additional links to Williamsburg, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton and Portsmouth seasonal events.

Holiday Home Tours - From the official VA tourism portal, with a complete look at historic homes decked out for the holidays, including a guide by region in Northern, Central and Southern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Chesapeake Bay and more.

Richmond Christmas Parade - The capitol city annual event featuring giant helium balloons, floats, marching bands and, of course, the arrival of Santa.

James River Parade of Lights - Local boaters decorate their vessels for the annual dazzler starting in Richmond and traveling onto Henricus Historical Park in Chesterfield County.

Christmas in Williamsburg - A feast of holiday events at Colonial Williamsburg including a spectacular tree lighting, fireworks display, Christmas breakfasts and Yuletide suppers, historic home tours and lots more. Check the calendar for this year's schedule.

Christmas Town Busch Gardens - The official site with a complete guide to hours and admission prices, shows, attractions, rides and more, with online ticket purchase, directions and an interactive map.

Holiday Lights at the Beach - Blocks of festive displays - illuminated by thousands of lights along the Virginia Beach boardwalk - including festive fish, jumping dolphins, Santa & his reindeer a Nativity scene and lots more stretching from 2nd to 33rd Street.

Hampton Holly Days Parade - Elaborate floats, marching bands, classic antique cars plus Santa and his reindeer parading from City Hall to Darling Stadium.

Christmas in Portsmouth - Check this year's schedule for the annual Coleman Garden Nursery Yuletide displays and Old Towne Christmas events.

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