Instagram-Worthy Alexandria: Holiday Edition

Alexandria residents and businesses are sharing their most festive photos.

Dec. 16, 2019

2:45 p.m.

There's no shortage holiday cheer in Alexandria — and local residents and businesses are showing it on Instagram.

This year, Oprah magazine named Alexandria among the 19 Best Christmas Villages in the world.

Here are 10 of our favorite Instagram posts from around Alexandria this season:

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Nothing quite like holidays in Old Town. Come visit for Christmas spirit and, of course, the freshest of seafood // 📷: @610_pics via @visitalexva

A post shared by Fish Market VA (@fishmarket_va) on Dec 15, 2019 at 5:19pm PST

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It's officially the holiday season at Mount Vernon! The trees are trimmed in the Orientation Center, Candlelight tours started this past weekend, and our daytime Christmas programming has begun 🎄 Visit us now through Dec 31 and get 20% off admission with promo code SMH2019 at mountvernon.org/christmas #christmasatmv

A post shared by George Washington Mount Vernon (@mount_vernon) on Dec 2, 2019 at 5:00am PST

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Feeling grateful for my two turkeys this holiday season. Wishing everyone a happy and restful Thanksgiving week. #oripei #oripeisofinstagram #pug #sharpei #poxer #poxersofinstagram #pug #boxer #rescuedogsofinstagram #thanksgiving

A post shared by Wendy Santantonio Real Estate (@wendysrealtor) on Nov 25, 2019 at 5:08pm PST

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2019 Old Town Alexandria wreath ornament ~ one of many custom dated ornaments you'll find at The Old Town Shop. #datedornaments #customornaments #Christmas2019 #shopsmall #shoplocal #visitALX #OTXva

A post shared by The Old Town Shop, Alexandria (@theoldtownshop) on Dec 16, 2019 at 6:06am PST

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60 boats took part in the 20th Anniversary Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 7. Congrats to the winners who are taking home prizes in ten categories! It was an amazing parade with boats featuring animated lights, festive music, synchronized dancing and more. Link in bio for more info. #ALXBoatParade #visitALX Photos by @evanmichio for Visit Alexandria

A post shared by Visit Alexandria VA (@visitalexva) on Dec 10, 2019 at 8:07am PST

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These gals have been busy!

A post shared by Kay Chewning (@chewknew) on Dec 15, 2019 at 2:43pm PST

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The living room tree is where I put all of my ornaments with sentimental value. There are ornaments from family trips over the years, ones of our horses, ornaments from almost every place I’ve traveled, and ones that were treasured gifts. I can tell you the story behind each one, and that makes it all the more special decorating it every year. BTW this tree is completely real but is so perfectly shaped it looks fake! Lol. #brockettsrow #circa1808 #christmastree #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasdecorations #christmastreedecorating #southerndecor #southernstyle #southernchristmas #slchristmas #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava

A post shared by Brian Branton (@brianbranton) on Dec 1, 2019 at 2:28pm PST

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Want to make a pet’s paw-liday season?⁠ Join us on Tuesday, December 24th, to bring donated goodies for cats, dogs and other furry friends, and stuff the stockings of some deserving dogs and cool cats just in time for the holidays.⁠ ⁠ Learn more, view wish lists and register at AlexandriaAnimals.org/StockingStuffing or with the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #alexanimals #happypawlidays #alexandriava

A post shared by AnimalWelfareLeagueAlexandria (@alexanimals) on Dec 8, 2019 at 11:25am PST

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