Current and former holidays with history in Virginia

Current and former holidays with history in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Holidays span cultures and time, and sometimes even lie in religious or secular commemorations. As they allow families to gather and celebrate shared values, Virginia's rich history shows how and why these holidays are observed in the 21st century. 8News compiled a list of five holidays with roots in Virginia's past and present. Thanksgiving A day to give thanks, Thanksgiving dates all the way back to 1621, when Plymouth …