Christmas in Williamsburg: 300 Years of Family Traditions

Step into the warm glow of Christmas past with the nostalgic flavor of Williamsburg brought into your home. This beautifully illustrated and handsomely designed book is the perfect holiday gift that will become a cherished family keepsake celebrating our nation's history. Spanning three hundred years of American Christmases, this volume is packed with traditions, crafts, recipes, and customs that have evolved from colonial times to the present day.

Exclusively shot reenactment photography and stunning illustrations recreate holiday traditions of the past, such as make-a-wish holiday tree tags, handcrafted hot chocolate, Victorian style paper chains, and hand-crafted clove orange pomanders, all brought straight to your family's living room for a more meaningful holiday season. Explore Colonial Williamsburg festivities and traditions like the Grand Illumination, a spectacular event that kicks off the Christmas season with fireworks, wreath-making workshops, Christmas concerts, recipes, and more.

Transport yourself to Williamsburg through luminous photographs of historic places, artifacts from the Williamsburg craft museum, and engaging hands-on activities for children. As you turn the pages, you'll feel the sights and smells of Christmas coming alive around you. Let the magic of the holiday season envelop you as you dive into this immersive celebration of Christmas in America.

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