One 19th-century house in Hillsborough has inspired its owners to live life more simply in a town that has withstood the test of time.
december 2015
Kinship Takes Root at Lee’s Trees Choose-and-Cut Farm
Lee and Mannon Eldreth of Lee's Trees in West Jefferson know how to trim a Fraser fir, but what they cherish most are the connections made during Christmas.
Greensboro Jazz Nativity Adds Twists to Tradition
In a show imported from New York to Greensboro, tap shoes and trumpets join Mary at the manger.
Photo Essay: Queen City Christmas
“It’s Christmas time in the city” goes the classic holiday song “Silver Bells.” Where better to portray the brilliance of an urban Christmas, with its “strings of street lights, even stop lights,” than Charlotte?
Our State Great Eight: A Christmas Tree by Any Name
The symbol of the season is all about sentimentality, not species.
White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
Santa tested, Santa approved. Also, a welcome addition to any cookie plate or tin.
Orange Date Nut Bread
Keep a loaf on hand for afternoon coffee or tea breaks.
Chocolate Prune Cake
Moist, rich, and just the right amount of sweet, this cake stands out in a holiday dessert spread.
Forever Green
Make your wreath as fancy as you please, but remember: The enduring sign of holiday hospitality is a simple circle.
