#OnThisDay: George Vanderbilt officially opened Biltmore House to family and friends on Christmas Eve in 1895. Here, Associate Curator, Lori Garst, shares how our holiday traditions are rooted in history. Discover more of the history behind #ChristmasatBiltmore: https://bit.ly/3W9BCMI | Biltmore

5.4K reactions · 1.2K shares | Our most beloved estate tradition begins on November 4th! Christmas at Biltmore invites you to discover the elegant rooms of Biltmore House, beautifully bedecked with Christmas trees, ribbons, garlands, thousands of twinkling lights, and so much more. #ChristmasatBiltmore November 4th - January 8, 2023 Discover more and reserve your preferred dates: https://bit.ly/3S7fYXM | Biltmore | Facebook

38K views · 2.3K reactions | Christmas at Biltmore has deep roots in the history of our estate. In 1895, Christmas marked the first time George Vanderbilt opened his Gilded Age mansion to friends and family! Explore more of our story: https://bit.ly/49HMnxz | Biltmore | Facebook