Found 2 blog entries tagged as Northern Virginia holidays.

Northern Virginia is one of the most historically old regions in the U.S, with a lengthy legacy that dates back to the formation of our lovely country. With that in mind, and with the current winter season, I felt that more locals (or visitors) should know about our local, very special, and completely unique Christmas traditions. 


THE WATER-SKIING SANTA 

Nick Eckert / Water Skiing Santa

Way back in 1986, a group of local NoVa friends made a bet. The four of them were planning a holiday party and thought of the idea of water skiing in the middle of town, all dressed up. They played the Russian roulette of drawing straws, and dared the loser who pulled the shortest straw to water ski down the Potomac River dressed in a Santa suit. The…

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By Chris Colgan – Northern Virginia Living, Real Nova Network

Loudoun County goes BIG for Christmas — and every year, families across Aldie, Ashburn, Sterling, and Purcellville turn their homes into full-blown holiday attractions. From synchronized light shows to enormous mega-trees to immersive displays stretching across entire yards, these are the can’t-miss Christmas lights displays in Loudoun for 2025.

Below are the top homes, with actual photos from each location to help your blog stand out visually.

41033 Blue Larkspur Court, Aldie, VA 20105

The biggest and brightest Christmas lights display in Loudoun County

The undisputed king of Loudoun’s Christmas lights.
41033 Blue Larkspur Court stretches across a massive corner lot with…

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