Our state boasts the second-largest Christmas tree industry in the country. With full, emerald-green branches and plenty of pageantry, Fraser firs are at the root of a classic North Carolina Christmas.
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From Elizabeth Hudson: Retracing My Steps
Our editor in chief shares a few treasured memories from her childhood home, a Christmas Eve night being one of the very first.
The Family-Made Power of Southern Supreme Fruitcakes
Think you don’t like this sweet, dense Christmas classic? In Chatham County, the family behind Southern Supreme fruitcakes kindly asks you to reconsider.
A Cheese Ball is the Star of Any Holiday Party
Amid the season’s glittering lights and gleaming ornaments, one golden bauble shines brighter than the rest. In North Carolina, a cheese ball is the star around which all holiday gatherings orbit.
The 12 Days of Christmas, Reimagined
We took some, ahem, creative liberties when we combed through Our State’s archives to find a few favorite stories that carry the tune of a Christmas classic.
Moravian Christmas Tree Cookies
These holiday cookies are a spiced treat descended from recipes dating back to the 1700s.
Festive Fare: 4 Vintage Holiday Recipes
From decades-old family recipes to a centuries-old Carolina cookie, we’re filling our holiday tables with dishes that have stood the test of time.
Our State’s 5 Most Popular Stories of 2022
From a retro motel in Maggie Valley to a statewide barbecue bucket list to a round-up of classic hot dog joints, these stories were our readers’ favorites.
NC Icons: Tryon Palace
During Christmastime in New Bern, 18th-century holiday traditions come to life at North Carolina’s first State Capitol.
