Raleigh’s Enduring Hanukkah Tradition

The Handmade Hanukkah Market may be quiet this year, but the close-knit community of artisans at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh will not let a pandemic keep them down. Families will still be celebrating together, in their homes, remembering markets past — and hand-making goodies for the future.

7 Places to Shop for One-of-a-Kind North Carolina Gifts

From a handblown glass ornament that shines like a jewel to a coveted coffee mug perfect for Christmas morning, the best-loved gifts are the ones that can’t be replaced. We collected seven of our favorite galleries and craft shops across the state for local, handmade treasures that you can’t find anywhere else.

12 Days of Davidson

For more than three decades, the small college town north of Charlotte has been known for its Hallmark-like holiday festival featuring costumed pooches, gingerbread houses, and Christmas trees galore.