Fraser firs may be the big tree on campus at lots across the state, but on Down East cut-your-own farms, cedar, cypress, and pine are the trees that growers vote most likely to succeed.
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Curbside Christmas
Small-town holiday parades impart memories that last a lifetime — from the sound of marching bands to the sight of beauty queens atop hot rods to the unexpected treat that distinguishes one spectacle from the other.
Oh, (State) Christmas Tree!
A Fraser fir, always and only. Folks who’d stoop to taking home something like a Scotch pine? Amateurs.
What You Can’t See
It’s becoming so clear to me that real gifts aren’t the ones under the tree.
Scents of the Season
Remembering the blessing of North Carolina’s fragrant holiday foods.
Christmas Eve 2012 with the Funeral Militia in Listre, North Carolina
An original fiction story by Clyde Edgerton for Our State's December 2012 issue.
Corn Fritters
These crispy fritters are best served warm with a healthy dusting of powdered sugar on top.
How McAdenville Became Christmas Town USA
A half-century ago, residential goodwill and the generosity of a local textile mill owner put this little Gaston County town in the Christmas spotlight.
Beaufort’s Angel Maker
Edith Lockhart’s crocheted creations usher her through hard times and help her see beauty in life’s imperfections.
