Adults have rediscovered the enduring joy of jigsaw puzzles — and this Winston-Salem company creates puzzle scenes that bring North Carolina home for the holidays.
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A Christmas Hymn
Growing up in a chilly 1950s household in Lumberton, a prodigy received the gift of music — a beautiful cherrywood piano. The instrument guided him through hardship, triumph, and, ultimately, redemption.
An Our State Playlist: A Carolina Christmas
Deck the halls and hit play on our curated Spotify playlist, which features a merry selection of classic and original holiday tunes by North Carolina artists.
23 North Carolina Christmas Songs to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
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.
McAdenville: The Little Town That Glows
Every December, residents string up thousands of twinkling lights, transforming their Gaston County village into Christmas Town, USA.
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.
Lighting the Sky for Solstice in Hillsborough
Colorful lights shine for the community to enjoy during the longest night of the year at this gathering.
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.
Date Nut Bars
These soft, sweet oatmeal bars are a scrumptious holiday treat.
