Laurinburg welcomes spring with its annual Suds & Swine Barbecue Festival.
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This Soup for the Soul is a Greek Christmas Staple
Each holiday season, a Triangle-area family — and Greeks around the world — ring in Christmas with a food tradition dating back to the 15th century.
Let There Be Peace
During the Civil War, Christmas became a season of longing for soldiers and their loved ones waiting at home.
Joy Full at Mud Dabbers Pottery
At a pair of family potteries in Brevard and Waynesville, handmade cups — crafted with love and generously gifted — overflow with the spirit of the season.
The Peppermint Bark Prescription
During the holidays, a Triangle-based maker with a scientific approach wraps up boxes of peppermint bark for those in search of a festive treat.
The Seasons in Highlands: The Holidays
Stroll past magical lights and decorations on Main Street, go ice-skating in the park, and have a cozy meal by the fire during Christmastime in Highlands.
A North Carolina Thanksgiving, Revisited
Over the years, a lot has changed about how we celebrate Thanksgiving, but certain traditions — gatherings of family and friends, football in the backyard, and a turkey on the table — have stood the test of time.
23 Holiday Sides That’ll Steal the Show
When it comes to planning a Thanksgiving spread, we’d never suggest forgoing a family favorite — but there’s always room on the table to try something new.
Ring in the Old
Rodanthe residents have long celebrated a second Christmas — Old Christmas — on January 6, with, ahem, unusual traditions.