The Grand Illumination and its introduction to the Colonial Williamsburg holiday season has developed over the years from a variety of old traditions — some English, some early American and some ...

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) — Colonial Heights is gearing up to host a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the beginning of December. The Christmas tree lighting event will take place in the front ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Colonial Williamsburg announced Thursday that its 61st Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will shift to a virtual platform this year due to the pandemic.

Note: The original version of this story incorrectly estimated the number of people who attended. WILLIAMSBURG — A cheer of three “huzzahs” rang across Duke of Gloucester street Thursday as Colonial ...