I have a mental image of my family’s living room the moment after every Christmas gift has been unwrapped. Strewn across the floor are heaps of colorful wrapping paper, some with little bears printed on them, others with dancing candy canes. Hours were spent making sure every fold was tight and every cut was even, but in the end it’s all bundled up and sent away.
I know this isn’t a phenomenon …
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If you’ve been searching Target, Macy’s and the Pentagon City mall for that perfect gift, but you keep leaving empty handed, it’s time to think local. Starting December 4-23, DC will host its annual Holiday Market in Penn Quarter (8th and F Streets NW).
This festive shopping experience brings 150 local artisans and hundreds of unique gifts to downtown DC. The event will be an opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying entertainment and …
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Today, President Obama, and a diverse group of guests that included Santa Claus, lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse of the National Mall.
Ordinarily, a giant Christmas tree like this one is cut and transported from its original home to its new home where it stands until after the holidays when it is recycled for mulch, paper, etc. This is true of the Congressional Christmas …
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Everyone knows the responsibility of decorating the White House for the holidays falls on the First Lady. For her first year in the role, Michelle Obama is bringing a green flair to her duties by integrating lots of eco-friendly choices into the traditional festivities.
Today, Mrs. Obama unveiled the official White House holiday decorations to the public. The 800 glass ornaments that will decorate the 18 foot Douglas Fur Christmas tree in …
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Zoo Lights is a festive annual tradition held at the National Zoo for the holidays. The entire zoo is decorated with colorful lights in animals shapes. Part of the fun is just being in the Zoo at night when it is usually closed.
The event runs from December 4th through the 13th (Friday – Sunday nights) and December 18th through January 2nd (every night) from 6:00-8:30pm.
In addition to the exiting light displays, …
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