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Recipes

Vintage Red Velvet Cake

Sheri Castle’s red velvet cake is a classic, down to the old-school ermine frosting.

by Sheri Castle
Recipes

Hash Brown Casserole

Carb loading for gift opening: This recipe is a savory way to fuel up before — or after — the mad dash on Christmas morning.

by Sheri Castle
A Core Sound Christmas: Crab Pot Christmas Trees in Marshallberg, North Carolina
Features

A Core Sound Christmas

With a name like Nick, this Down East businessman may have been destined to invent a new kind of Christmas tree.

by Bill Morris
Features

Santa’s Helpers: Santa Al

Twenty-five years of Santa-ing led Al Capehart to write a book about his Santa Claus adventures.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Features

Santa’s Helpers: The Certified Santa

With an Advanced Master's Degree in Santa Clausology, Jac Grimes is the real deal when it comes to Santa Claus.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Features

Santa’s Helpers: Colonel Claus

Some Santas prefer to be dressed all in fur, but Jim Dyer chooses camouflage.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Features

Santa’s Helpers: The Giving St. Nick

Sam Simmons and his wife, Julia — the perfect Santa and Mrs. Claus duo — are dedicated to giving back to the children in their community.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Features

Santa’s Helpers: Ho Ho Ho, Look Out Below

Travis Weil doesn't need a sleigh — this Santa uses ropes and a harness to rappel down Chimney Rock.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Features

Santa’s Helpers: The Happiest Santa

For Warren Keyes, making sure people are happy — children and parents alike — is his No. 1 goal.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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