Seagrove is in the geographic center of the state, but for many people, it’s the center of the pottery universe. Here, artists like Sid Luck — a fifth-generation potter — built a community of studios and shops from the ground up, and continue to pass down a tradition that began here hundreds of years ago.
In busy workshops and bright stores, our state’s toymakers and purveyors keep wonder alive. Dolls, trains, and games remind us: The joy of play never grows old.
Whether it’s secret Santa or the company cookie swap, sweet gatherings get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
Among dazzling lanterns, silk creatures, and twinkling lights at the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, one little boy leads his parents straight to the heart of the holidays.
Sparkling streets, local traditions, and the cozy charm of a city wrapped in holiday wonder — Asheville offers merriment for every age of visitor.
