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Santa is coming to town—on a firetruck. Meet the team behind Operation Santa.
Santa Claus takes a tour in neighborhoods around Dunn Loring for Operation Santa 2019. (Photo courtesy of Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department) “Our first night, Santa was greeted by a...
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With Cloaked Box, wrapping gifts is the easiest part of the holiday season
Photography by Robert Merhaut; Styling by Sarah Evans Half the fun of a holiday gift is opening it. It’s even better if the gift is beautifully wrapped. But not every gift giver has been blessed with...
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2019 Gift Guide: 8 gifts for your best friend
Nancy Chen, Alison Starling and Michelle Marsh, WJLA anchors. (Photo courtesy of WJLA) What’s on your wish list this year? The three co-workers and good friends exchange holiday gifts each year, and we...
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2019 Gift Guide: 6 gifts for your outdoors-loving friend
Ryan Burroughs, winger for NoVA’s new, professional rugby team, Old Glory DC. (Photo courtesy of Old Glory DC) What’s on your wish list this year? “I’m a huge fan of wearing crazy-colored socks for all...
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4 outfits to wear to all your holiday parties this season
Photos courtesy of vendors Day to Night Don’t have time to head home before the evening’s event? With shades of cherry and velvet to boot, this look will take you right from the office to the occasion....
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Alexandria-based jeweler Christine Papio releases Festive Nights collection
Several pieces from Papio’s newest collection, Festive Nights. (Photo courtesy of Splendid Cargo) Three years ago, Alexandria resident Christine Papio was searching for a creative hobby to take part in...
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A new tree lights up President’s Park for the holiday season
The National Christmas Tree lighting event was attended by the first family. Melania Trump was the first to light up this year’s tree. (Photo by Holly Gambrell) Celebrating the holiday season with a...
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4 local designers participate in Children’s National’s annual Light Up The...
It’s the holiday season, and for many designers in the DMV, that provides the opportunity to participate in the annual Light Up The Season charity event benefiting Children’s National. The event, held...
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Behind the scenes of Shenandoah University’s new film, ‘Santa Girl’
Shenandoah University students filmed, edited and starred in Santa Girl alongside well-known Hollywood actors. (Photo courtesy of Shenandoah University) This holiday season, Santa’s daughter is all...
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11 ways to celebrate Hanukkah throughout the region
Photo by Element5 Digital Somehow December is almost halfway over, which means the holiday spirit is in full force around NoVA, and Hanukkah is right around the corner. Ring in the Festival of Lights...
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5 ways to celebrate Kwanzaa in the DMV
© Alisa / stock.adobe.com The holiday season is here to stay, and the list of events to attend and celebrate continues to grow. If you’re looking for ways to learn about or honor Kwanzaa this year,...
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5 places to cut down your own Christmas tree in NoVA
© Suzanne / stock.adobe.com They’ve been growing all year long. No, not just your kids. The perfect Christmas trees! Whether they’re fraser firs, white pines or blue spruces, here’s where you can throw...
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Craving chocolate? Here are 4 great places in NoVA for sweet treats
Local chocolatiers’ creations, including Fleurir Chocolates and Veritas Artizen Chocolate (both pictured above), are a sweet way to buy local. (Photo by Robert Merhaut) The holiday season calls for...
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Local author Donna Andrews debuts ‘Owl Be Home for Christmas’ novel
Owl Be Home for Christmas. (Cover courtesy of Donna Andrews) The Author: Donna Andrews The Book: Owl be Home for Christmas (Minotaur Books, $25) The Genre: Mystery Lives In: Reston Donna Andrews,...
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2019 Gift Guide: 6 must-buy items for your foodie friends
Jeremy Ross, General Manager, Sense of Thai St. in Ashburn (Photo courtesy of Sense of Thai St.) What’s on your wish list this year? “The top gift that I’ve shared with so many friends over the years...
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Treat yourself with holiday-inspired spa treatments in NoVA
© Pixel-Shot / stock.adobe.com Admit it: you need a break. Between holiday shopping, family scheduling and party appearances, you could use the chance to kick off your shoes, get a massage and treat...
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Gift Guide 2019: 6 items for your hard-to-please tween
Teenagers and tweens can be hard to shop for, but don’t fret. We have you covered this holiday season with these six impressive presents. Kaleidescope Desk Accessories: Make homework more fun with...
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Gift Guide 2019 : 5 gifts the whole family will enjoy
Adam Tuss, NBC4 transportation reporter and anchor of News4 Today, with his family. (Photo courtesy of Adam Tuss) What’s on your wish list this year? “We’d love a family tent. My family and I have...
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Gift Guide 2019 : 6 must-have items for your little learners
Linda Simensky, head of content for PBS KIDS in Arlington What’s on your wish list this year? “I enthusiastically recommend what my own kids loved—toy instruments that kids can play. Making music with...
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6 NoVA-based rabbis share insight ahead of Hanukkah
© famveldman / stock.adobe.com The Jewish festival of lights known as Hanukkah begins the evening of Sunday, Dec. 22, continuing for eight straight nights through Monday, Dec. 30. While the annual...
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