Holiday festivities are already on our event radar.
By Mary Eileen Barber
Nothing says “holiday season” quite like the Nutcracker. (Photo courtesy of National Ballet Company)
Kick off December by learning how Christmas was celebrated in colonial times, enjoying a festive holiday fair in Bethesda with the kids, creating a killer holiday wreath and enjoying a ballet classic. Here are some events to help you get this cheerful time of year started:
Historic Roots
A Soldier’s Christmas: Carlyle House During the Revolutionary War
Sat., December 1, 12-4pm
Carlyle House Historic Park
121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA
703-549-2997
Free ($5 suggested donation)
Get a taste of a festive revolutionary-era holiday by joining reenactors in celebrating Christmastime through games, military drills, live music and 18th century food and beverages.
Family Friendly
Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland
Sun., December 2, 1-4pm
Veterans Park, Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD
301-215-6660
Free.
Enjoy a celebratory fair featuring Santa Clause, various entertaining performances, and even ice sculpting to get you and your family in the holiday mood.
Crafty
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Tuesday, December 4, 2-3:30pm and 6:30-8pm
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, MD
301-962-1400
$59
Wire-frame wreaths made with fresh greens, decorations and other materials you’ll need are all provided for you to “spruce” up that old store-bought wreath. Karen Nelson Kent, American Institute of Floral Designers member, will be leading the workshop.
Performing Arts
The National Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Wed-Fri, Dec 5-7 at 10:30am
Sat, Dec 8 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Sun, Dec 9 at 2:30pm
Hallam Theatre, Prince George’s Community College
301 Largo Road, Largo, MD
301-218-9822
Tickets $25-30.
Nothing says holiday season quite like this fanciful classic. Take in this performance by the National Ballet Company to jump start the season.
