North Carolina is home to a trove of innovative craftsmen and charming shops, making it easy to find the perfect present for everyone.
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Voices from on High
Come December, North Carolina choirs serenade audiences with carols and hymns in churches, concert halls, and historic venues.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Gift Boxes
In boxes from her attic, our editor in chief discovered a trove of treasured Christmas memories.
A Guide to Shopping & Dining in Olde English District
Make your list and check it twice in South Carolina’s Olde English District, where holiday shopping, dining and special events await.
’Tis the Season
The Ramblin’ Man heads into Labor Day weekend with a twinkle in his eye and a song on his lips: For many North Carolinians, dove hunting season kicks off the most wonderful time of the year.
Ring in the Old
Rodanthe residents have long celebrated a second Christmas — Old Christmas — on January 6, with, ahem, unusual traditions.
How to Throw a Holiday Cookie Swap
We chatted with a cookie swap pro — yes, really! — to find out her best tips for preparing a festive fête with family and friends this season, what makes cookie exchanges so special, and some of her very favorite recipes.
How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh All Season Long
Take these six steps and you’ll be able to preserve your beautiful tree through the holidays.
Faith & Fellowship at Rufty’s Chrismon Shop
A shop in Salisbury has everything you need to make the ornaments that grace Christmas trees across the South with representations of Christianity.
