Historian Lou Powers traces the evolution of Christmas celebrations through the centuries.
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An 18th Century Christmas
Curator of Historic Interiors
Curator Emily Roberts enjoys setting a proper Christmas supper for 10 in the Palace.
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Professor Minnigerode Lights a Tree
Bob Doares talks about playing the part of the German professor who brought the tradition of the Christmas tree to Williamsburg in the mid-19th century.
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Planning the Grand Illumination
Tim Sutphin has the daunting task of overseeing details for Colonial Williamsburg&s Grand Illumination held the first Sunday in December.
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Decorating for Christmas
Laura Viancour talks about the labor-intensive job of decorating the Historic Area for the Christmas season year after year.
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