28K views · 585 reactions | You know it’s the holidays when Aladdin the Christmas camel comes to Mount Vernon.  Come pay him a visit and learn about the history of the Christmas camel at Mount Vernon, which is a tradition dating back to 1787 when George Washington had the first camel brought to estate. Learn more about Aladdin: mountvernon.org/aladdin | George Washington's Mount Vernon | Facebook

Visit Aladdin on the 12-acre field until January 6th: https://bit.ly/3DSHVLd Why do we have a camel? In 1787, George Washington paid 18 shillings to bring a camel to Mount Vernon to entertain his guests during the Holiday Season. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/30DiAXS Fun fact: Aladdin has lived in Virginia his whole life. He is easily able to regulate his temperature to keep himself warm, just as he would in the desert at night. | George Washington's Mount Vernon