Ron Campbell may have had a successful legal career, but for the past 52 years, his true calling has been being Santa Claus.
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Ramblin’ Man: The Mistletoe Hunters
The promise of riches — not a smooch under a sprig of leaves — is motivation enough to head into the swamp for a holiday harvest.
Rustic Pear Tart
Try this pear tart recipe to help you have a merry, pear-y Christmas. No partridge necessary.
Poached Pears in Mulled Wine
Mulled wine gives these poached pears a spiced flavor and fragrance — plus a rosy hue — that’s perfect for the holidays.
Santa’s Helpers: Santa of the Long Leaf Pine
Cliff Snider — aka Cliff Kringle — just wants to be the best Santa he can be.
Gingerbread Boys
We like to think that the holidays are all sweetness and light. But sometimes, it takes a little Christmas magic and a lot of gingerbread to restore comfort and joy.
A Circle Unbroken in Newton
Bluegrass musicians love the simple beauty of Old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Newton. On Christmas Eve, the 200-year-old wooden chapel fills with the sweet sounds of strings and the joy of the season.
Christmas Memories at The Angus Barn
The ever-changing holiday display at The Angus Barn restaurant in Raleigh has been a must-see for decades.
The Giving Cake
Hard to make and harder to love, yet enduring as Christmas itself: Fruitcake is easy to take for granted — until it’s time for the next generation to embrace the tradition. Then, everybody wants a piece.
