But, until it's time to break out the corncob pipe and button nose for some serious snowman making, check out these local Virginia and DC events for Christmas tree lighting events that are sure to brighten your week.
- Wednesday is the annual Light Up Rosslyn event over on Wilson Boulevard. At 6:31 pm, they will flip a switch and illuminate all the buildings on the skyline. Not technically a tree lighting but still pretty darn enchanting. Plus, free chili, cookies, cocoa, and chorusing, too.- If you're looking for a quaint, small town feel, The Village at Shirlington is a perfect choice. My roommates and I live within walking distance from here and can't w-a-i-t for the countdown to the tree lighting and a relaxing carriage ride around town (in exchange for a non-perishable food item).
- For more politically inclined festivities, head over to the tree lighting ceremony at Union Station. Like the French, the Norwegians, too, have expressed their friendship to our country with a gift - in this case, a 32' tall gift.
- And for a truly DC Christmas experience, the one and only - lighting of the National Christmas Tree. And there's quite a lineup of musical performances scheduled for the night, too: Sara Bareilles, B.B. King, and Maroon 5. This is a ticketed event - don't even try to Salahi your way in without one. If you didn't register for a ticket or get picked through the lottery, no worries. You, me, and the rest of the District can watch the capitol event in the glorious comfort and warmth of our own homes, via live stream at 5 PM on Thursday, December 9th. No, thank you, DC.
Well bless your heart,
Lorin
[Image via: Shirlington Village Blog].
2 comments:
You light up my world with your post, Lorin.
Why, thanks, Crystal! Glad you liked it. Love the pun, too, btw.
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