Author: Clarke Whitehead

Born & raised in Alexandria Virginia, Clarke Whitehead has been living in DC proper since 2006. A theatre dramaturg and teacher, he has worked in Galway, Ireland and local DC theatres since 2014. Christmas markets, museums, and theatre are his bread and butter and he’s always down to give recommendations in a rather honest fashion.

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Six Best Christmas Markets Around DC for 2025
ByClarke Whitehead Updated onOctober 22, 2025

While the lighting of the National Christmas Tree has been a Washington, DC Christmas tradition for over 100 years, Christmas markets are a relatively new tradition. With so many options, it can be overwhelming to figure out which are the best Christmas markets in DC. Growing up in Alexandria, Virginia in the 80s and 90s,…

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