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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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