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The Best of the Holidays in Northern VA
What better place to spend the holiday season than in Northern Virginia – in a newly built luxury home in Arcadia at Willowsford, no less?

What better place to spend the holiday season than in Northern Virginia – in a newly built luxury home in Arcadia at Willowsford, no less? In no time at all, this entire area will be buzzing with seasonal cheer, bringing neighbors together to celebrate the most wonderful time of year. And, if you’re lucky enough to call this incredible region home for the holidays, you will certainly be pleased with all the fun to be had!
From events right here in Ashburn, Virginia, to the bigger attractions in nearby Washington D.C., every family will find a festivity that they will find joy in. Here’s what we’ve got lined up for our very own holiday season!
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1. Light Displays
After Thanksgiving, we’re bound to see some truly impressive and unique light displays throughout the area. Pack a thermos with hot chocolate, tune in to the holiday music station, and take the whole family for a drive around town viewing the labors of Christmas light displays. Festive lights are even prettier on a beautifully designed new home in Northern Virginia!
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2. Shop Local
This time of year, when we find ourselves stocking up on gifts for our loved ones, gives us a great opportunity to support local businesses. And, shopping local doesn’t have to end with Small Business Saturday – we can show our love for our small businesses any day of the week!
2. Holiday Magic in the Nation’s Capital
No matter which holidays you’ll be celebrating this time of year, heading into D.C. to view the National Christmas Tree and National Menorah, along with tons of other holiday displays, will leave you and your family in awe.
3.Candlelight Tours
Thanks to the rich historic value of our region, there are plenty of candlelit tours to enjoy. This resource provides a list of the various sites you can explore – make sure to bundle up, it’ll be chilly!
4. First Night
Skip the crowds of Washington D.C. and ring in the New Year right here in Northern Virginia. You’ll be happy to find various New Year’s Eve events happening locally – take a look at this list here to see for yourself!
And there you have it – the holidays are so much fun for the whole family, especially when living in one of our new Arcadia Communities’ homes in Northern Virginia!