Browsing: Christmas

Santa and the snow queen at the Richmond Christmas Parade

From a Thalhimers toy parade in 1930 to a brand-new route past Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Joan Tupponce traces how Richmond’s beloved Christmas parade has evolved while keeping the magic alive.

a horse drawn carriage taking a couple for a ride in Colonial Williamsburg

A century ago, two men set out to save a struggling Williamsburg. Brandy Centolanza looks back at 100 years of Colonial Williamsburg and how families can join in the centennial celebration.

Kids at the Richmond Christmas Parade 2014

RFM Publisher Margaret Thompson ushers in the holiday season by reminiscing on her
favorite Christmas parades past and present and looking forward to all the fun holiday events RVA has to offer.

Christine Winder, Editor's Voice

After 15 years of working in retail through chaotic Black Fridays and frantic Christmas Eves, Managing Editor Christine St. Peter reflects on holiday gift-giving pressure and a phrase that changed how she sees the season: “rich in life.”