Charlie always liked building small towns. Very small towns. Small ceramic towns, to be exact. During the holidays, he has a kindred spirit at the governor’s mansion.
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The Toymaker’s Elves
In the 1960s, the Belk department store windows in Thomasville were a Christmas wonderland. Today, a real-life Geppetto brings the wonder of festive shop windows back to life.
Warm Fuzzies: Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra
Watching the Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra play holiday standards never gets old — even when the kids do.
Eastern Lights Bring Extra Holiday Sparkle to Cary
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival splashes its electric rainbow across the Triangle sky each winter, shining bright during the holiday season.
An Atomic Tradition in Brevard
A quirky exhibit dedicated to an even quirkier collection brings laughter to the holidays.
Eggnog Stars in Raleigh Porch Parties
A holiday hostess makes sure her friends’ cups run over — with love and eggnog.
Glen Alpine Santa Delivers Good Cheer
Every Christmas, the jolly man with the white beard collecting mail at the Glen Alpine Post Office dons a red suit and becomes Postmaster Santa.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Switches Gears During the Holidays
Charlotte Motor Speedway turns into the slow lane at Christmastime, when even NASCAR drivers downshift to take in the sights.
Season’s Greetings: North Carolina Holiday Cards of Past & Present
A card always means more at the end of the year, delivering glad tidings and family news, joy and hope, to mailboxes across North Carolina.
