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holidays

Features

A Christmas Comeback

What goes around comes around. A mid-century collectible moves from the attic to the antiques stores.

by Nicole Crews
Features

A Wartime Feast Aboard the USS North Carolina

During World War II, sailors on the battleship enjoy a welcomed taste of home during the holidays.

by Kevin Maurer
Features

Carol of the Belks

Born in Monroe in 1888, a home-grown department store became, for generations of North Carolinians, the gold standard of Christmas shopping.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Features

A Colonial Christmas at Tryon Palace

In New Bern, the historical interpreters at the first North Carolina State Capitol invite visitors to immerse themselves in the holidays of the 1700s.

by Leah Hughes King
Living in North Carolina

A Visit from St. Nicholas

At the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham, Santa Claus arrives during the most wonderful time of the year to make every child feel that they’re part of the mosaic of North Carolina life.

by Emiene Wright
Living in North Carolina

Light One Candle

In the 24 busy days leading up to Christmas, a family in Greensboro looks forward to the togetherness and quiet reflection that their simple Advent tradition brings.

by Drew Perry
Living in North Carolina

6 Places to Find the Perfect Present

North Carolina is home to a trove of innovative craftsmen and charming shops, making it easy to find the perfect present for everyone.

by Tamiya Anderson
Quiz

Voices from on High

Come December, North Carolina choirs serenade audiences with carols and hymns in churches, concert halls, and historic venues.

by Alan Hodge
Editor’s Column

From Elizabeth Hudson: Gift Boxes

In boxes from her attic, our editor in chief discovered a trove of treasured Christmas memories.

by Elizabeth Hudson
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