We spent the first week in December in Williamsburg. Our visit started off with a bang -- fireworks on the Green in front of the Governor's Mansion. The colonists back in the day would have run for the hills, thinking they were under attack by the British!
The Governor's Mansion was dressed up for Christmas with a few wreaths, some apples and garlands. We enjoyed a nice tour of the mansion and learned more about the Revolutionary era.
The most special aspects of Colonial Williamsburg during the holidays are the beautiful wreaths and natural decoration on the historic houses. They use all natural materials and they are not only works of art, some of them look quite tasty as well. Apples are used in abundance!
Here is a clever design, with a pinecone deer pulling a "barrel" sleigh through cotton snow on the way to the North Pole. Oh, and the driver is carrying a giant pomegranate in his sleigh. I like the stars too.
My sister Ava and hubby Mike spent a day with us. Here, she stands by one of my favorite wreaths. This one features a basket with three loaves of bread, along with sheaves of wheat from which the bread is made. They represent Jesus, the Bread of Life, whose birthday we celebrate this week. "
And Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger and he who believes in Me shall never thirst,'" John 6:35.
One final wreath -- although this one is not on a door, but rather the gable above a doorway on the Randolph Peyton house. We toured the house and what an interesting story they shared about that 18th century family. Notice how many different elements are used in this arrangement. Hope you enjoyed a glimpse of the colonial decorations -- we certainly did!
May you enjoy a Blessed Christmas as we celebrate our Savior's birth!
Always wanted to see the fireworks
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