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santa

Photo Essay

5 Festive North Carolina Christmas Parades

In small towns and big cities across the state, smiling faces line the streets (and waterfronts) as communities gather to celebrate the season — and get a sneak peek at Santa.

by Katie King
Features

Let There Be Peace

During the Civil War, Christmas became a season of longing for soldiers and their loved ones waiting at home.

by Philip Gerard
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

Here Comes the Big Parade

For the past 75 years, North Carolina’s largest Thanksgiving parade has rolled through Charlotte’s streets nearly every holiday season, a jubilant reminder that Christmas is just around the corner.

by David Aaron Moore
Features

Glen Alpine Santa Delivers Good Cheer

Every Christmas, the jolly man with the white beard collecting mail at the Glen Alpine Post Office dons a red suit and becomes Postmaster Santa.

by Graham Averill
Central

The Concord House of 10,000 Santas

What began as a hobby to help Judy Barnhardt out of a rough patch became a house full of jolly ol’ St. Nicks — and a way to say thank you.

by Katie King
Features

Santa’s Helpers: Santa Al

Twenty-five years of Santa-ing led Al Capehart to write a book about his Santa Claus adventures.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Features

Santa’s Helpers: The Certified Santa

With an Advanced Master's Degree in Santa Clausology, Jac Grimes is the real deal when it comes to Santa Claus.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
Features

Santa’s Helpers: Colonel Claus

Some Santas prefer to be dressed all in fur, but Jim Dyer chooses camouflage.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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