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Christmas in colonial America
History
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Christmas in Colonial Virginia
Learn about Christmas in colonial times.
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Candles in the Windows
Explore the tradition of illuminating windows with a candle.
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Christmas Customs
Compare Christmas customs from the 18th century and today.
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Another Look at Christmas in the 18th Century
Read about the roots of modern-day traditions.
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Christmas Trees, the Confederacy, and Williamsburg
A German refugee raises the first tree.
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Wassailing through History
Raise a glass to the ancient tradition.
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A Christmas Essay
Resemblance is slight between modern and colonial Christmases.
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Christmas Music in Colonial Days
Hark! How all the welkin rings.
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Williamsburg's Long Christmas
Piety and pleasure govern the holidays.
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Christmas Earnest & Christmas Game
At heart, Christmas was an oxymoron: serious and silly.