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7. The National Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony Dec. 1
(check www.thenationaltree.org for events and times)
The White House Ellipse
Nationally known entertainers and a military
band perform and the President brings a
message of peace to the nation and the world.

Events and live entertainment continue at
the National Christmas Tree throughout the
holiday season.

8. Discovery Theater’s Seasons of Light
Nov. 30-Dec. 15
Ripley Center, Smithsonian & Rasmuson Theater,
American Indian Museum
This seasonal favorite at the Smithsonian’s
children’s theater celebrates the warmth of
many holidays filled with light. Learn the
history and customs of Devali, Ramadan,
Sankta Lucia, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Las
Posadas, Christmas and the First Nations
tradition of the Winter Solstice.

9. Bethesda’s Annual Winter Wonderland
Dec. 3, 1-4 p.m.

Veterans Park, Woodmont and Norfolk Ave., Bethesda, MD
Blocks of ice will be transformed into wintery
works of art before your eyes during the live
ice sculpting presentation followed by choral
performances from local school groups.

Santa Claus will make a visit to the park that
afternoon, and holiday treats will be provided
for children.

10. Middleburg Hunt & Christmas Parade
Dec. 2, 11 a.m. (Hunt); 2 p.m. (Parade)
Main Street, Middleburg, VA
One hundred horses, their riders in red coats
and dozens of hounds take to the streets of
Middleburg for this annual event. The parade
features a unique assortment of floats, march-
ing bands, local community groups, Santa,
antique fire trucks and a variety of animals.

message are all part of this event, which
highlights the true meaning of the holiday
season. Attendees join in the program with a
moving candle lighting ceremony, filling the
courtyard with magnificent light.

12. McLean Winterfest Parade
Dec. 4, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Downtown McLean, VA - along Chain Bridge Road from
Fleetwood Rd. to Elm St.

Let the kids come see Santa ride through the
WinterFest parade on the McLean Volunteer
Fire Department’s antique fire engine. Pre-
parade entertainment begins at 2:45 p.m., and
the parade starts at 3:30 p.m. in downtown
McLean on Chain Bridge Road.

13. Kwanzaa Celebration 2016
Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 18 at 4p.m.

Coyaba Dance Theater, 3225 8th St. NE, Washington, D.C.

Welcome the holiday season with Dance
Place’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration! Gather
family and friends to watch and celebrate the
seven principles of Kwanzaa.

14. Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend
Dec. 2-3, 11 a.m.

The Campagna Center, Alexandria, VA
Come to Old Town Alexandria to watch (and
hear) hundreds of Scottish clansmen with their
bagpipes at the Annual Scottish Walk Parade.

The weekend also features tours of historic
homes and a Christmas Marketplace and Café.

15. National Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
Ceremony Dec. 24, 4 p.m.

The White House Ellipse
(at the NW end, near Constitution Ave.)
Festivities at the lighting ceremony include
musical performances, hot latkes and donuts.

This year’s celebration will feature the
United States Army Band. The menorah
will be lit each night of Hanukkah.

16. The Christmas Revels
11. Frederick Festival of Lights
Dec. 16, 7 p.m.

City Hall Courtyard, Downtown Frederick, MD
Holiday greetings, carols and an inspirational
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Dec. 7-15 (check www.revelsdc.org for show times)
Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University
The annual show’s theme this year is
“Echoes of Thrace” — Music, Dance and