Washington D.C. goes all out for the holidays.
But our nation’s capital, our very own city on a hill, brings a little something extra.
Each year, a massivelive evergreen is erectedand decorated in President’s Park near the White House.
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Visit The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
TheU.S.
Capitol Treetravels far and wide before reaching its final display place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
It’s also decorated with more than 10,000 ornaments, so it’s truly a sight to behold.
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The tour concludes with some 18thcentury dancing, live music, and cider and cookies.
The trains are located in the West Hall and are handmade replicas of real Norwegian trains.
TheHoliday Boat Paradefeatures more than 60 boats covered from bow to stern in colorful Christmas lights.
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Plans for its construction were born in 1791, but it didn’t open as Bethlehem Chapel until 1912.
A performance of Handel’sMessiahis especially resounding in the setting.
This year, a second holiday market plans to pop up at Dupont Circle.
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Check out theDC Holiday Marketfrom November 22 to December 15. ensure to grab a mug of Gluhwein to keep you warm, and get shopping!
Today, the city continues celebrating its heritage with the classicAlexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade.
This year the event will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
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Each year the house museum goes all out for the holidays.
The estate also hosts specialCandlelight Toursthroughout the season.
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