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DECEMBER 2019

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North Carolina’s Christmas Tree Whisperer

Larry Smith doesn’t have an email address. Or a smartphone. Or a computer. He prefers a direct connection with his family, friends — and Fraser firs.

by Our State Staff
Features

Silent Night in the Kitchen

The stockings are hung, the cookies are out, and the house is now miraculously quiet. Just one more thing to do before bed: make the breakfast dish that’s become a tradition.

by Sheri Castle
Central

A Christmas Village at the North Carolina Governor’s Mansion Creates Childlike Wonder

Charlie always liked building small towns. Very small towns. Small ceramic towns, to be exact. During the holidays, he has a kindred spirit at the governor’s mansion.

by Jeremy Markovich
Eastern

A Gift from Above: Presents by Parachute in Manteo

During the Berlin Blockade in 1948, a young pilot launched a mission to drop parachutes of candy to the hungry children of the city. Each December, that same pilot takes to the skies over Manteo to show that one generous gesture is as powerful as ever.

by Robyn Yiğit Smith
Features

The Toymaker’s Elves

In the 1960s, the Belk department store windows in Thomasville were a Christmas wonderland. Today, a real-life Geppetto brings the wonder of festive shop windows back to life.

by Jimmy Tomlin
Central

Warm Fuzzies: Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra

Watching the Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra play holiday standards never gets old — even when the kids do.

by Jen Tota McGivney
Central

Eastern Lights Bring Extra Holiday Sparkle to Cary

The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival splashes its electric rainbow across the Triangle sky each winter, shining bright during the holiday season.

by Chloe Klingstedt
Features

An Atomic Tradition in Brevard

A quirky exhibit dedicated to an even quirkier collection brings laughter to the holidays.

by Drew Perry
Features

Eggnog Stars in Raleigh Porch Parties

A holiday hostess makes sure her friends’ cups run over — with love and eggnog.

by Katie Saintsing
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