Christmas Countdown: Grown-Up Christmas List
Posted by Lorin Drinkard / Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Well, folks, it’s just a mere 12 days until Christmas. But, no worries! That still leaves us with plenty of time to enjoy a cup of good cheer or two before December 25th rolls around. Just like we’ve been doing all month, we continue with our Christmas-themed posts. [Missed a post? Check here for more events, where to spot Santa and even gift giving suggestions.]
Make the seasons bright. / Photo courtesy: Shutterstock/Anna Lisovskaya
Today’s theme? Our Grown-Up Christmas List.
Think cocktails and couples events. Like we say around here, sipping spiked eggnog + dancing under the mistletoe = a holly jolly Christmas.
Our Grown-Up Christmas List
Who spiked the eggnog? We're not telling. / Photo courtesy: Shutterstock/ CGissemann
1. Spend more time a-wassailing.
With the craziness that is the holiday season, kick back and enjoy some yuletide drinks at Paradise Springs Winery. From sparkling pineapple wine to tours and discounts on winery merchandise, the 2nd Annual Holiday Party in Paradise is the perfect way to boost the Christmas spirit. Washington Wine Academy is hosting a perfectly-paired event this Thursday: wine tasting + National Tree visit. Need a wintery happy hour suggestion? Check out our round-up of where to grab some unique holiday sippers.
2. Put on your party clothes and really rock around the Christmas tree.
For some adult festivities, check out Old Town Alexandria’s Christmas in July this weekend, where celebrations will be merry. More information here. Plus, a Hairspray happy hour, Dance Factory Christmas ball and Martini’s & Mistletoe at Teatro Goldini.
3. Snuggle up together on a comfy, cozy sleigh ride for two.
No need to wait for the snowy goodness to arrive. Create your own winter wonderland by spending a romantic night in a carriage at one of NoVA’s many holiday hot spots: Reston Town Center, Old Towne Fredericksburg and Staunton.
4. Start a new tradition.
And to all a good night! / Photo courtesy: Shutterstock/Dmitriy Shironosov
In a holiday funk? Not for long. Drive over to Rebounderz of Sterling, a trampoline funland, for an exciting Jump into the Holidays Festival. Don’t let the kiddos have all the joy. Receive an instant mood boost, plus work on some of the office sweets you’ve been munching on, by bouncing on their many trampolines. Friday, Dec. 16th from 2 to 11 p.m. 22400 Davis Dr., Sterling; 703-433-5867; www.rebounderzsterling.com; $13.75/person for 90 min. of jumping.
5. Get a little theatrical while enjoying a Christmas classic.
For a must-see holiday show, quite a few NoVA venues are putting on pretty spectacular productions. The Fauquier Community Theatre is doing A Christmas Carol, Leesburg’s Pickwick Players are putting on Scrooge: The Musical, Pinky Swear Productions is hosting the premiere of Carol’s Christmas and 1st Stage of Tysons Corner is doing Parfumerie.
Check back tomorrow for NoVA’s best bets for spectacular Christmas trees around the region.
–Lorin Drinkard
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