For trimming your own tree or decorating someone else’s, there are plenty of locally-flavored holiday ornaments to choose from. Here are some of Alexandria’s best local ones. Pick these up at The Old Town Shop or The Christmas Attic, both on South Union Street in Old Town Alexandria.
Descriptions, prices and more information about each ornament is below.
1. HISTORIC CHRIST CHURCH This detailed ornament of Historic Christ Church is perfect for history lovers or historic homes. FIND IT: The Old Town Shop, $18.
2. 2019’S OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT The 2019 White House Historic Association ornament honors Dwight D. Eisenhower, the first president of the United States to fly in a helicopter while in office in 1957. FIND IT: The Old Town Shop, $29 or two for $52.
3. OLD TOWN SAILBOAT This cast, light-catching sailboat ornament for 2019 by Beacon Design highlights Old Town’s waterfront. FIND IT: The Old Town Shop, $24.
4. WATERFRONT PARK AND HOMES Looking from the Potomac River toward Alexandria, this ornament shows some of Alexandria’s lovely historic rowhomes. FIND IT:The Christmas Attic, $12.50.
5. THE SPITE HOUSE ORNAMENT Hand painted by local artist Rachel A. Penden, who creates other house-themed ornaments as well. FIND IT: The Old Town Shop, $20.
6. OLD TOWN CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT This ceramic ornament shows the Old Town Alexandria holiday tree outside City Hall in Market Square. FIND IT: The Christmas Attic, $12.50.
7. GADSBY’S TAVERN ORNAMENT Among a line of Old Town-themed ball ornaments in this Gadsby’s Tavern ornament from artist Patricia Palermino. Others include the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, the Old Town Trolley and the Masonic Temple. FIND IT: The Christmas Attic, $36.
See more ideas from our gift guide here, including gifts for travelers, office workers, self-care enthusiasts and more.
