Share the joys of a Colonial Christmas

The holiday season comes to light in Williamsburg with a wide range of special events and activities that kicks off with the Grand Illumination – a spectacular display of fireworks and candles to be held Dec. 7, 2008.

You can also enjoy a colonial holiday feast, experience 100 Miles of Lights, witness living history re-enactments, relax to the sounds of holiday caroling or participate in dozens of other colonial festivities, festivals, parades and events throughout the Colonial area.

Illuminations were common during the 18th century and held to commemorate the birth of the reigning sovereign. Today, Colonial Williamsburg’s Grand Illumination celebrates the start of the winter holidays and kicks of the start of a 4-month festival of fun. Musical performances on multiple stages and fireworks launched from three locations usher in the season with a glorious bang.

Throughout the holiday season, the region will glitter and glow, sparkle and shine with lights, lights and more lights. The 100 Miles of Lights celebration features holiday events and activities in Richmond, Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach.