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holidays

Travel

Finding Holiday Magic in McAdenville and Beyond

From Christmas Town, USA to glowing gardens, snowless tubing, and ice skating, here’s where to find the spirit of Christmas in Gaston County.

by Tamiya Anderson
Moore County Treasures

3 Moore County Treasures to Experience This Holiday Season

Tour pottery studios in the countryside, shop for handcrafted gifts in a 200-year-old log cabin, and hop aboard a festive double-decker train to immerse yourself in the gems tucked within this pocket of the state.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Travel

Ring in the Shopping Season in Charlotte

Make a list, check it twice, here’s where to shop amongst twinkling lights. Don’t miss these seasonal markets and year-round spots to find a gift for everyone on your list.

by Lara Ivanitch
Downtown Forest City decorated for the holidays
Travel

North Carolina’s Hallmark Christmas Town: Forest City

Watch our video to see this Rutherford County town sparkle with holiday magic.

by Our State Staff
Ceramic christmas trees
Murphy to Manteo

Finding Christmas Past & Present in Asheboro

The thrill of the hunt takes on new fervor during the holidays. Seek and find in Randolph County, where the bounty of antiques can tempt a picker to abandon her list.

by Katie Schanze
NC Icons and Moravian stars
Video

NC Icons: The Moravian Star

The Moravian star serves as a treasured beacon during the holidays in Winston-Salem, with its illuminated points reflecting the city’s Moravian heritage.

by Our State Staff
Two cups of Carolina Christmas Punch, garnished with candy canes
Moonshine & Motorsports

3 Merry Moonshine Cocktails for Holiday Sipping

In the season steeped in tradition and family, choose a spirit that matches any occasion.

by Hannah Lee Leidy & Mark Weddle
Nicken grills oysters
Features

Holidays on the Half Shell

Some of the season’s most anticipated moments start by coincidence. For one family in Raleigh, a simple appetizer grew into a full-blown oyster roast — and a pearl of a tradition.

by T. Edward Nickens
Christmas ornament in the shape of Earth
Features

One Chef Celebrates the Holidays’ Global Evolution

It’s often said that America is a nation of immigrants. As one North Carolina chef sees it, this means that our holiday celebrations are constantly evolving.

by Bill Smith
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