Virginia Hospitality Author:The Junior League of Hampton Roads, Inc. Hospitality in eighteenth century Virginia gained the state her reputation as "the land of hospitality." The colonists in England custom displayed pineapples as a sign of welcome on doorways, gateposts and gardenwalls. Fresh pineapples were used as the center of table decorations and as a main feature of Christmas decorations. The tradition o... more »f warm hospitality is cherished and continued by todays' hostess.« less