New Year's Eve In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This young colonial may be rushing off to a New Year's Eve party with her mug in hand.

Traditional Holidays, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

This very traditional holiday setting is part of the Christmas Town decor at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Twirling Christmas Tea, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

The twirling tea cup ride at Busch Gardens Williamsburg became a focal point of light and holiday magic for Christmas Town with Santa and the reindeer riding along side.

Happy Elf, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Christmas season brings out a variety of unique characters, including this happy elf at the Bruton Parish Church office.

Tree Of Light, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

This is part of a very large tree at Busch Gardens Williamsburg that was decorated for Christmas Town. We were particularly amazed at the number of lights and time it must have take to do this. The tree is easily 50 feet tall and the lights are wrapped from top to bottom the trunk and every branch about one inch width between wraps. The labor was intense but the result phenomenal.

Christmas Bath, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Aidan, the Clydesdale colt at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, got a Christmas bath.  Everyone wanted to look good for the holiday.

Merry Christmas From Williamsburg, Virginia

Merry Christmas!

Happy Christmas Eve From Williamsburg, Virginia

We hope everyone gets a visit from this fellow tonight. We got this shot at Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Christmas Town where Santa visited with children of all ages.

Christmas Characters, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Christmas brings out unusual characters 

Christmas Transformation, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Normally, the "Last Days of Pompeii" at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a volcanic eruption, earthquake, and  water, however, this changes during Christmas Town as it becomes a wall of color and spectacle.

Pineapple Wreath, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Pineapple, oranges and magnolia leaves make this a unique Christmas wreath.

"Miracles" At Christmas Town, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

The show in the Italy section of Busch Gardens Williamsburg, "Miracles", combines great vocals with classic and contemporary dance.

Christmas Cresset, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg is decked out in Christmas decor and the cressets are set on the street to light the night sky for visitors strolling the Duke of Gloucester Street on a crisp, wintry evening.

Christmas Town Trees, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

These brightly lit trees are part of Busch Gardens Williamsbug's Christmas Town celebration.

Colorful Christmas, College of William And Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

This colorful wreath adorns a door on the campus of the College of William & Mary.

Retro Christmas, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens Williamsburg decorated this area of the park with retro Christmas decorations including huge plastic Santa heads and candy canes as well as large painted glass bulbs in the light strings. 

Musical Respite, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

These colorful characters kept hungry customers outside of Chownings Tavern in Colonial Williamsburg very entertained with their lively music.

Armistead-Bowden Decor, Williamsburg, Virginia

The impressive entry to the Armistead-Bowden House is decorated as beautifully as its design.

Strolling in Style, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This rather stylish couple strolled Duke of Gloucester street in their holiday best.

Red Delicious Decor, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

This Christmas decoration over the door of the Greenhow store in Colonial Williamsburg looks good enough to eat.

Caroling At The Grand Illumination, Williamsburg, Virginia

These carolers entertained the crowds before Colonial Williamsburg's Grand Illumination.

Hanukkah Wreath, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginiak

This door in Colonial Williamsburg is adorned with a Hanukkah wreath.  

Happy Hanukkah!

Christmas Spirit At The College Of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Royal Governor, Lord Botetourt, is in the holiday spirit as he holds court in front of the Wren Building on the campus of The College of William and Mary.

Bird Nest Wreath, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Some of the Christmas decor in Colonial Williamsburg includes items not necessarily Christmas oriented. This wreath features a bird sitting on her eggs in a nest. 

Deck The Halls, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

The "Deck The Halls" Christmas show at the Festhaus for Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg features traditional Christmas tunes along with dancing and a live orchestra all working around a large fireplace at center stage.

Cooper's Christmas, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

The cooper's shop in Colonial Williamsburg has a small ledge above the door which houses its Christmas decorations. It appropriately contains handmade wooden buckts.

Undercover Claus, Williamsburg, Virginia

We know he sees you while you are sleeping and awake but now we know how; he goes undercover and mingles with the masses to learn who is naughty and nice. Hopefully, we are not on the naughty list for giving away the secret.

Colonial Christmas Begins, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

Colonial Williamsburg once again is dressed for the Christmas season and most of the buildings in the historical district are decked out with colonial style wreaths and decor.  This wreath, with pineapples, fruits and apples, is typical of the use of natural items available in the locale.

Dreaming Of Spring, Williamsburg, Virginia

As the colder, darker days of Winter creep up on us, we find our thoughts drifting to the colors and light of Spring and Summer. Flowers would be nice.

Magellanic Penguin, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

This Magellanic Penguin is one of several varieties on display at Busch Gardens Williamsburg as part of its Christmas Town event. He seemed to sit back and eye the tourists on the other side of the glass as if they were on display.

Winter Wool, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

When the temperatures drop, the colonial capes and coats come out in all their woolen splendor. These costumed employees of Colonial Williamsburg are showing off their favorite covering.