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The Grand illumination Sunday, December 2, 2007

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The Grand Illumination weekend is one of the busiest in the year for visitors and residents alike in our historic city. The event is generally scheduled for the first Sunday in December and heralds the beginning Christmas in Williamsburg and the holiday season in the historic area.

The decorations of fresh flora and fauna begin to go up on the residences on the Duke of Gloucester right after Thanksgiving. This has become quite competitive as a prize goes to the winning decorator.

With a tradition that began in the late 1800s, candles are lit in every window of the historic area at the same moment. It is quite an experience to witness. Since the Jamestown celebration in 1957 fireworks on market square have become an integral part of the celebration.

The Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Decorations Walking Tour  offers a guided look at Colonial Williamsburg’s picturesque buildings and streets, decked in their holiday splendor.

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47th Annual Christmas Homes Tour

Presented by the Green Spring Garden Club
 

A presentation of Seasonal Arrangements in Five Private Homes in the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area.  The homes include the newly renovated President's House of The College of William and Mary, Grisell-Hay Lodging House, Nelson-Galt House, Russell House, and Robert Nicolson House.

Tickets, which include use of the shuttle bus from the Visitor Center, will be available at the Visitor Center and Barnes & Noble (Merchants Square) starting at 9 a.m. To order advance tickets or for information call (757) 565-4330 or email jdelch@aol.com or visit the website at www.gardencentral.org/virginia/greenspring. Advance purchase recommended.