Preview our November/December 2026 Holiday Issue

christmas scene with moody lighting and tree with red bows and chair with a stocking in it

Filled with festive ideas inspired by beloved carols, this November/December issue of Victoria visits Colonial Williamsburg and a cozy cabin honoring Tasha Tudor’s Christmas traditions, shares handmade gift ideas and nature-inspired decorating, opens the doors to Writer-in-Residence Patti Callahan Henry’s Yuletide home, and offers a trove of recipes for warming meals and desserts.

Greensleeves

In a captivating departure from modern life, Colonial Williamsburg transports visitors to the nation’s early days. At Christmastime, the living history village takes on an especially enchanting air, as period-inspired décor, time-honored traditions, and festive events bring the season to life.

images of colonial williamsburg at christmastime with a red sleigh and a horse drawn carriage

Here We Come A-Caroling

Encourage harmony among kith and kin. Invite a band of merrymakers to warm up their vocal cords before stepping into the brisk evening air to serenade neighbors with favorite holiday tunes.

left: antique christmas caroling dolls; right: christmas trifle in crystal vessel

 

Oh Come all Ye Faithful

Reminiscent of the ebullient Yuletide traditions observed by beloved children’s book author and illustrator Tasha Tudor, we’ve retreated to a snug little sanctuary far from the crowds for an old-fashioned celebration rooted in homespun pleasures.

christmas living room scene with old world feel and lit fireplace

I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Our Writer-in-Residence has shared her prose with us throughout the seasons. Now, step inside Patti Callahan Henry’s Alabama home for the holidays. Here, garlands drape gracefully over a lifetime of collected books and cherished heirlooms.

left: patti callahan henry leaning against a desk; right: interior scene with two antique chairs and antique panels

Discover more holiday inspiration, recipes, and more in our November/December 2026 Issue, available on local newsstands or in our online shop at victoriamag.com. 

victoria magazine cover of holiday issue

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