One of Avery County’s oldest tree farms extends its evergreen branches to those who fight for our freedom — a sacrifice its founder understood well.
Old Christmas in Rodanthe
For more than 200 years, villagers in the Outer Banks community have celebrated Christmas on their own terms.
Leading the Fearrington Village Singers
In a Chatham County barn filled with music and light, a choir director’s Christmas concert becomes a love song to the mother who helped him develop his gift.
Resilience in the Ebersole Holly Garden
Once left to the weeds, a world-class holly collection in Pinehurst is thriving again, thanks to the determination of those who believe in a second season.
O Come, All Ye Faithful
At St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, the season begins not with shopping or songs, but with the clang of chains and the rise of an iron wreath.
Toyland, Toyland
In busy workshops and bright stores, our state’s toymakers and purveyors keep wonder alive. Dolls, trains, and games remind us: The joy of play never grows old.
Smart Cookies
These North Carolina treats contain sugar, spice, and a pinch of holiday magic.
North Carolina, Naturally: Mistletoe
Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice explores how North Carolina’s “tree thief” nourishes a surprising community of wildlife, from cedar waxwings to great purple hairstreaks, during the winter months.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Wish List
As Christmas draws near, our editor in chief takes a moment to reflect on the spirit of giving and the sense of gratitude it nurtures.
Under the Mistletoe
From cedar waxwings to great purple hairstreaks, North Carolina’s “tree thief” nourishes a surprising community of wildlife.
