Updated for 2024 When is Hanukkah? This year, Hanukkah begins on December 25, 2024 and ends on January 2, 2025. And you'll find plenty of events celebrating the holiday in Fairfax County and throughout the Capital Region. For many English speakers (such as myself), you might find yourself a bit…
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Rules of Winter: Take a trip to a nearby ice rink. Attend at least one of Fairfax County's magnificent light shows. Embrace hot chocolate as the ultimate seasonal beverage. Winter nights call for chocolate delights! There’s nothing quite like a steaming cup of cocoa topped with whipped cream or…
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If you’re looking for something truly unique and memorable for the people on your list, Fairfax County’s small businesses have it. There are a variety of cool gift shops and unique gift shops with one-of-a-kind gifts and even things to treat yourself on a fun girl’s weekend getaway or couples trip…
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UPDATED FOR 2024 Out of oodles of holiday traditions associated with this time of year, none may be as beloved as loading the family into the car in search of the best neighborhood light displays and shows. But where can you find the best neighborhood Christmas lights in Virginia for 2024? We spoke…
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Updated for 2024 "Two weeks off of school!? What will we do with all that time?!" If this thought has crossed your mind for the upcoming holiday break, you're not alone. Thousands of parents everywhere wonder how they'll keep their families entertained during winter break. Luckily, Fairfax…
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Updated for 2024 Every year, starting in late November, George Washington's Mount Vernon infuses a healthy dose of holiday spirit and hospitality into its normal programming, resulting in a magical few weeks of memory-making opportunities for those who know when and where to find it. Below is your…
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Updated for 2024! It's that time of year when Santa pays an early visit to all the boys and girls of the world and sees who has been naughty and who has been nice before he returns to the North Pole to make final preparations for his Christmas Eve trek. But where can you catch a glimpse of the…
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Updated for 2024 'Tis the season in Fairfax County! Whether you’re a local on a staycation or on a family getaway, there are plenty of things to do in Northern Virginia in December. Check out these things to see and events to attend in the Washington, DC area that embrace winter and the holidays…
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Fairfax County covers more than 400 square miles filled with vibrant neighborhoods, small towns and exciting cities. Each has its own vibe, its own attractions, and its own story to tell. It’s downright poetic. With a location just across the river from Washington, DC, Fairfax County is a convenient…
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Updated for 2024! Thanksgiving is soon behind us, and for many families, that only means one thing: it's time to decorate (if you haven't already)! What better way to bring the merriment of the holidays into your home than to kick off the season with a fresh-cut Christmas tree? Get into the spirit…
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