Communities across the state celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, vibrant displays, and festive events that bring joy to the world.
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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.
Protecting the Land Takes a Mill Village
The South Fork Catawba River brought light and life to early McAdenville, powering machines that provided steady work. Now, this former textile town has a new mission: taking care of the river that built it.
16 Sparkling Events for Holiday Fun in the Queen City
From Christmas-themed pop-up bars to performing arts, here’s how to stock your calendar with holiday cheer in Charlotte.
5 North Carolina Towns That Belong in a Christmas Movie
These towns across the state are spreading holiday cheer with carriage rides, Christmas lights, and charming festivals.
9 Magical Places to See Christmas Lights
The holiday season is aglow across the state.
McAdenville: The Little Town That Glows
Every December, residents string up thousands of twinkling lights, transforming their Gaston County village into Christmas Town, USA.
See Jane Bake, a Mother-Daughter Bakery in McAdenville
A mother-daughter team serves up cookies, cakes, éclairs, and more in a cozy storefront in Gaston County.
How McAdenville Became Christmas Town USA
A half-century ago, residential goodwill and the generosity of a local textile mill owner put this little Gaston County town in the Christmas spotlight.
