Cast Your Vote For Your Favorite Door Decoration

Each year, the doors in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area are decorated for the holidays. Judges from Colonial Williamsburg’s Landscape Department review all decorations that are primarily organic, for freshness and adherence to the resident’s original decorative ideas.

More than 56 houses in the historic area are scrutinized based on criteria including originality, how well the history of the building is conveyed and the complexity of the decoration assembly. Overall balance and scale to the building also is important. There are two categories for the submissions: amateur and professional.

Strict rules do apply – the decorations must be made by hand from all-natural materials that are historically appropriate to the 18^th century. Residents are not left helpless, however. Instructions and basic materials are provided, along with advice and even how-to classes. Another option for residents is to pay a professional florist to create an arrangement, or order a generic decoration and have it placed by the landscaping department.

We’ve assembled this year’s winners here. Tell us which is your favorite.