Thursday, December 4, 2025

Christmas in Williamsburg 1791

Christmas may be over for many modern-day Americans but for people living in 18th-century Williamsburg, Christmastide would’ve been in full swing! Through the end of the first week of January, fresh sprigs of greenery - including holly and mistletoe - adorned several interior rooms of the homes to reflect the winter season.


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