Our editor in chief remembers the handmade, heartfelt holiday decorations that her parents would lovingly put up each year — and how, over time, that same love has carried her mother through the Christmas season.
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Finding Holiday Magic in McAdenville and Beyond
From Christmas Town, USA to glowing gardens, snowless tubing, and ice skating, here’s where to find the spirit of Christmas in Gaston County.
3 Moore County Treasures to Experience This Holiday Season
Tour pottery studios in the countryside, shop for handcrafted gifts in a 200-year-old log cabin, and hop aboard a festive double-decker train to immerse yourself in the gems tucked within this pocket of the state.
Ring in the Shopping Season in Charlotte
Make a list, check it twice, here’s where to shop amongst twinkling lights. Don’t miss these seasonal markets and year-round spots to find a gift for everyone on your list.
North Carolina’s Hallmark Christmas Town: Forest City
Watch our video to see this Rutherford County town sparkle with holiday magic.
Finding Christmas Past & Present in Asheboro
The thrill of the hunt takes on new fervor during the holidays. Seek and find in Randolph County, where the bounty of antiques can tempt a picker to abandon her list.
Barbecue Is the Star of Spring in Scotland County
Laurinburg welcomes spring with its annual Suds & Swine Barbecue Festival.
NC Icons: The Moravian Star
The Moravian star serves as a treasured beacon during the holidays in Winston-Salem, with its illuminated points reflecting the city’s Moravian heritage.
3 Merry Moonshine Cocktails for Holiday Sipping
In the season steeped in tradition and family, choose a spirit that matches any occasion.
