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A Carolina Christmas

History

Back in the Day: A Star is Born

Winston-Salem’s first and only Moravian star maker Julius Lineback crafted a holiday tradition.

by Victoria Haynes
Central

Neighborhood: Oakwood

At Christmastime, this historic Raleigh neighborhood proves that there’s truly no place like home for the holidays.

by Katie Schanze
Features

Mr. Smith’s Tree Goes to Washington

This year, one lucky Fraser fir from Avery County is headed to the White House. There are hundreds of contenders on Larry Smith’s tree farm, and he grooms each one to be a star.

by Leigh Ann Henion
Columns

Ramblin’ Man: Santa’s Accomplice

Sometimes St. Nick needs an assistant to help keep his spirit alive for a child — at least for one more year.

by T. Edward Nickens
Food

A Feast For Many

Buns flavored with spice and a hint of orange star in the Moravian tradition of lovefeast. And that keeps one bakery in Winston-Salem very busy at Christmastime.

by Jeremy Markovich
Food

A Gift That Keeps Giving

A chef known for his stellar seafood says that the Christmas tradition he treasures most is a decidedly landlocked creation: ham and beans.

by Bridgette A. Lacy
Food

Glam Ham

Whether elegantly glazed, pinned with pineapple, or shellacked with Cheerwine, ’tis the season for fancy hams.

by Emily Wallace
Food

Life of the Party

In North Carolina, the holiday season doesn’t really get rolling until the sausage balls arrive. Yet, even here, the origin of the recipe remains a mystery.

by Emily Wallace
Eastern

The Sweetest Stroll

Bring on the snickerdoodles. The lemon squares. The thumbprints and pinwheels. A cookie walk in New Bern boxes up Christmas magic.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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