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Virginia is one of the leading states
in the US. Situated in the southern
part of the country its name has been
derived from Queen Elizabeth 1, who
was also referred to as the Virgin
Queen. There are some more areas in
Virginia, which was explored by Sit
Walter Raleigh during the expedition
of 1584. Sir Raleigh initiated the
expedition around the coast of North
America. There was a time when Bermuda
was included under Virginia. Another
populated city of Virginia State is
Virginia Beach.
There is also another place called
Alexandria in Virginia.This is just
a short metro ride from Washington
DC and is a favorite holiday spot
for those who arrive from Washington
DC.Intermingling between the old and
the new, Old Alexandria is known for
its various restaurants. Shops are
established in historic buildings,
a semblance of popular seasonal street
festivals. Special festivals and other
events are the special attractions
during Christmas celebrations in Virginia.
If anybody plans to celebrate Christmas
in Washington DC, then the visit to
Alexandria is a must. The yearly holiday
entertainment includes tree lighting,
musical entertainment, Santa Claus
in different business districts of
Alexandria. There is also playing
of bagpipes and dance by different
dance groups are the major attractions
of the Christmas Celebrations.
There is an interesting anecdote
regarding the celebrations in Virginia.
It was way back in the year 1669;
a Scottish national by the name of
John Alexander bought the land of
present day Alexandria from a British
Sea captain for Six Thousands of Tobacco
and liquor. It was a real landed property
deal which overtook the purchase of
Manhattan from Native Americans. Now
Alexandria speaks proudly about the
location of costly apartments of the
area. Alexandria still holds one of
the finest Colonial legacies in US.
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