Want to get into the holiday spirit in the most North Carolina way possible? Here’s an Our State-curated playlist of Christmas songs that come from the Land of the Long Leaf Pine.
December 2020
McAdenville: The Little Town That Glows
Every December, residents string up thousands of twinkling lights, transforming their Gaston County village into Christmas Town, USA.
A Guide to Downtown Farmville
When four local businessmen sought to save their town, locals took the challenge to heart, creating a place where innovation thrives.
Christmas on the Farm in Onslow County
A couple turned their passion for agriculture and love of North Carolina into Mike's Farm, a holiday destination for families across the state.
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.
The Sweet Boys’ Chocolate Babka
This award-winning babka is a buttery, sugary swirl of holiday cheer: chocolate, apricot, cinnamon, and coffee.
Lighting the Sky for Solstice in Hillsborough
Hillsborough’s Lantern Walk will change direction this year, but the colorful lights will still shine for the community to enjoy during the longest night of the year.
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.
