As a present to our readers, we share with you this oft-reprinted twist on the classic carol “The 12 Days of Christmas.”
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
The Philanthropist
A Randolph County couple created an elegant venue for community fundraising. Now, he’s continuing the benevolence they began together.
Fraser Firs
Our state boasts the second-largest Christmas tree industry in the country. With full, emerald-green branches and plenty of pageantry, Fraser firs are at the root of a classic North Carolina Christmas.
Healing Through Challah Bread
After a fast-paced career in restaurant kitchens, a Greensboro chef found peace in baking at home. During Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays, her challah helps people across the country slow down and focus on faith and family.
A Cheese Ball is the Star of Any Holiday Party
Amid the season’s glittering lights and gleaming ornaments, one golden bauble shines brighter than the rest. In North Carolina, a cheese ball is the star around which all holiday gatherings orbit.
The 12 Days of Christmas, Reimagined
We took some, ahem, creative liberties when we combed through Our State’s archives to find a few favorite stories that carry the tune of a Christmas classic.
New Ground, Old Ways
In Robeson County, the couple behind New Ground Farm draws on traditional methods to tend their family’s land and feed their community.
The World Beneath Your Feet
In western North Carolina, curious thrill-seekers explore the dark crevasses, cracks, and caves that often go unnoticed.
Rock Stars: 7 Precious Stones You Can Find in North Carolina
These precious stones spent thousands of years or more underground, waiting for their big breaks. Today, they dazzle with their brilliant colors and sparkling surfaces, earning them a place in the spotlight.
