Nature outshines even the brightest newfangled Christmas decorations. From garlands to kissing balls, homegrown, family-owned garden centers stock the holly (and the jolly) of the season.
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Family Tradition: Home for the Holidays
Adventures across the state can wait. At Christmas, there’s nothing like the warmth and comfort of your own house.
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.
Deck Your Halls with New Garden Landscaping & Nursery in Greensboro
For the holiday hostess who hasn’t a minute to spare, New Garden sells fully trimmed trees, one of many services for time-crunched customers.
Applesauce-Raisin Muffins
Try these muffins made with applesauce the next time you're looking for a seasonal breakfast.
Holiday Roasted Potatoes
These roasted potatoes from St. Brendan the Navigator's cookbook combine sweet and yellow potatoes and make a perfect holiday side dish.
Christmas Unpacked, Unwrapped, Unforgettable
The rituals and customs of holidays past often dictate how we celebrate Yuletides of the present — for better or worse.
Making the Cut: North Carolina Christmas Trees
Fraser firs may be the big tree on campus at lots across the state, but on Down East cut-your-own farms, cedar, cypress, and pine are the trees that growers vote most likely to succeed.
Curbside Christmas
Small-town holiday parades impart memories that last a lifetime — from the sound of marching bands to the sight of beauty queens atop hot rods to the unexpected treat that distinguishes one spectacle from the other.
