Christmas Holiday Messages
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Holiday Events
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National Christmas Tree
The origin of "A Christmas Tree" for the Nation" goes back to 1913 and the lighting of "the
Washington Community Christmas Tree." With great fanfare and pageantry, 20,000 observers crowded the East Plaza of the United States Capitol on Christmas Eve .... ... read more
Holiday Gifts and Tips
For the "person who has everything" I usually opt for "disposable" presents -- ones that
are used up over time. Food, address labels, stamps, personalized stationery, magazine subscriptions, personalized book plates, etc. - Stuck on what to buy for a child? .... read more
Making Census Out of the Holidays
You may think of the Christmas season as a Western and Christian celebration. But a land of
Buddhist, and more recently Communist, ideology has prepared many of the props we use for our festivities. .... read more
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Pageant Of Peace
2002's Pageant of the Peace, Lighting of the National Christmas Tree ceremony was beautifully covered with eight inches of snow. It truely made the Ellipse, near the White House, look like a wonderful winter wonderland... View Gallery
2001 White House Christmas
DC Pages visits the First Lady in our very special feature of holiday images from the
White House and the annual Christmas gala... Read More
White Feature Article 2001
White House Pictures 2001
White House Pictures 2000
White House Pictures 1999
Feature Article 1999
White House Pictures 1998
Feature Article 1998
White House Pictures 1997
Embassies During the Holidays
Explore the Embassies in Washington, DC at during the holidays. Take a look inside and enjoy their festive decorations and amazing architecture... View Gallery
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Christmas Ornaments
Ramadan, The Islamic Holy Month
Muslims believe that the Divine Books of God were revealed in this month. Prophet Abraham received his scriptures on the first and third of this month; Prophet Moses received the Torah on the sixth day and Jesus received the Bible on the twelfth day of this month of Ramadan .... read more
Yule on the Solstice
The townspeople gather as dusk falls, awaiting the beginning of the ceremony. As the December 25th sky darkens, the flaming log is brought forth from the mouth of the cave, symbolizing his birth. .... read more
Santa, Awaiting Darkness, Says 22 million Gifts are Ready
For a while, it had looked as though there would be thousands of empty stockings, thousands of broken childish hearts, in the Capital this Christmas eve .... read more
Xmas Gift Ideas
Amazon and Toys R' Us has partnered with DCpages to give you the best holiday recommendations on Children Action Figures, Activities & Learning, Games, and other Toys... Read More
Washington, DC Travel Center
Planning to visit Washington, DC during the Holidays? Visit our travel center to shop for and book the best hotel, flight, and car rental reservations in the city.
Skiing and Winter Resorts
Want to know the latest on winter resorts located a few hours from Washington? Visit our winter recreation directory for intormation on skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, and cross country skiing.
WINTER WRITINGS
Prose and writings dedicated to the Holidays
+A Holiday Spirit
+Christmas Reflections
+A Christmas Carol
+Menorah Lighting Ceremony
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