Ladew Gardens celebrates Christmas in seasonal resplendence as local floral designers and Garden Clubs are invited to decorate the rooms of the circa 1747 Manor House, adorning the walls, tabletops and fireplace mantels in festive holiday splendor. The theme for the 2016 Christmas Open House is “A Ladew Christmas Celebrating 45 Years,” commemorating Ladew’s 45th year as a public garden. Ladew’s Christmas Open House is called "one of Maryland’s most memorable and decorative holiday events." Visitors to the Christmas Open House can shop at an exceptional Greens Sale featuring hand-crafted fresh holiday decorations — wreaths, table arrangements and decorations — lovingly created through the generosity of design professionals and volunteers.