The winter season has begun! There are parking spots to fight for, gifts to wrap, relatives to visit, parties to throw, kids to keep busy, treats to prepare, and hopefully, snow angels to make! The pros here at NVM have put together a holiday guide that will be there with you every step of the way as you do all these festive things and much, much more. Check back every day for new additions to the guide!
| HOLIDAY EVENTS
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| HOLIDAY DINNERS | |
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Christmas Dining Guide Where to make your Christmas reservations this year. |
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New Year’s Dining Guide
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NORTHERN VIRGINIA MAGAZINE READER RECIPES
 Crunch this now! Candy Cane White Chocolate Bark |
 Scoop this now! Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding |
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 Roast this now! Roasted Brussels Sprouts |
 Butter this now! White Fruit Cake |
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 Cook this now! Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Chutney |
 Pour this now! Apple Schider |
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 Toast this now! Captain’s Cinnamon Toast Cocktail |
 Shake this now! Italian Reindeer Cocktail |
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 Pop this now! Popcorn Squares |
 Drink this now! Apple Sidecar |
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 Heat this now! Hot Brandy Eggnog |
 Sip this now! Irish Cream Caramel Appletini |
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Other Festive Things to Do in NoVA
See the Lights | Winter Runs | Winter Crafts for Kids | “Nutcracker” Performances | Ice Skating at RTC | Celebrate Internationally | Christmas Tree Farms | Hit the Slopes | Cook with Cinnamon | Hand-Make the Perfect Christmas Card | 5 Must-Watch Holiday Movies | The Lineup of Holiday TV Classics | New Year’s 5Ks
Decorate Your Home for the Holidays
Q&A with Caryn Cramer | Tips from Lauren Nicole Designs | Build the Perfect Bar Cart for Your Holiday Party | Holiday Crafts for Kids
More Holiday Tips from NoVA Pros
Holiday Tips from America’s Supernanny | How One Local Trainer Stays Fit During the Holidays | Where to Get Your Party Dress | How to Host a Virginia Wine Party | Guide to NoVA Malls | What Santa Wants for Christmas | Style Report: Ring in the New Year in This Attire | Resolutions Hit List | Apps for Post-Holiday Returns