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december 2016

A Story Behind Every Christmas Tree Ornament
Features

A Story Behind Every Christmas Tree Ornament

Handmade from Popsicle sticks and macaroni, or preserved from generations past: An ornament represents a story, a memory, a treasured entry on the timeline of our lives.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
8 Things We Overheard on a Trip to Old Salem
Central

8 Things We Overheard on a Trip to Old Salem

In the most historic part of Winston-Salem, old traditions are viewed with fresh eyes, every day.

by Jeremy Markovich
December Welcome Letter: Wish List
Features

December Welcome Letter: Wish List

Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson considers what her Christmas wish list might look like today, compared to the ones she used to write as a child.

by Elizabeth Hudson
Pecan Crunch Coffee Cake Recipe
Recipes

Pecan Crunch Coffee Cake

This sweet, nutty coffee cake is as good for breakfast as it is for dessert, and couldn't be easier to make.

by Lynn Wells
Arts & Culture

The Unlikely Ornament King of Gastonia

The true story of how a Jewish man from Gastonia became the world’s largest maker of Christmas ornaments, and so much more.

by Jeremy Markovich
Photo Essay: In Pursuit of the Perfect Pine
Features

In Pursuit of the Perfect Pine: 5 North Carolina Christmas Tree Farms

The best family traditions don’t come ready-made. They’re hard-won, full of promise, but messy — just like the holidays. A Christmas tree hunt in the North Carolina mountains is no exception.

by Graham Averill
DIY: Make a Wreath Using Greenery From Your Own Backyard
Home & Garden

DIY: Make a Wreath Using Greenery From Your Own Backyard

Gather native North Carolina foliage to capture the spirit of our home state in a cheery DIY wreath.

by Katie Quine
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