The holiday season is for connecting with family, friends and neighbors, and noting all the holidays our loved ones celebrate.
Holidays
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With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations ahead of us, this is often described as the “most wonderful time of the year.
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We’ve found great budget-friendly gifts whether you’re searching for friends, family or the best present for the neighborhood gift exchange.
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For some, it may be a tradition to watch scary movies during Halloween season, but perhaps you want a flick to watch with the entire family this year? Have no fear, we’ve got you covered with these essential Halloween films for kids.
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You barely have time to buy groceries, let alone a Halloween costume. So if you find yourself costume-less on Oct. 31, don’t worry – there are countless easy, last-minute ideas out there.
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Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC has held a Christmas tradition for last 42 years.
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December marks 65 years for McAdenville as “Christmas Town USA,” with over 375 trees and most homes decorated in red, white and green lights.
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Has there ever been a year we needed holiday cheer more? We’ve found dozens of items for The Travel 100 Gift Guide that will bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones this holiday season.
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I remember as a kid, hearing my parents’ gripe when the neighbors put their Christmas lights up too soon.
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You’ve already decked the halls at home, put on the Christmas playlists and started rewatching your favorite Christmas movies.
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Some say the quickest way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach.
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Everyone loves the sweet, warm, cozy taste of hot cocoa on a chilly day.
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As we head into the shopping season, especially this year, make sure you aren’t still “in the red” once all the red and green lights fade.
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Since my daughter was five years old, The Nutcracker has been one of our favorite holiday traditions.
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With the holidays quickly approaching, shopping during a global pandemic just doesn’t bring forward that same sense of Christmas cheer.
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Leaves are dropping and temperatures are down, but perhaps the truest sign that fall has arrived is the opening of local pumpkin patches.
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Once the Thanksgiving bird is gone, it’s time to go see the holiday lights.
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Holiday revelers can enjoy the spirits of St. Nick when two Christmas-themed pop-up bars open in The Triangle.
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On Valentine’s Day, make your heart happy by attending one of these feel-good events supporting local nonprofits:
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According to Karen Molnar, a registered dietitian nutritionist for UNC Physicians Network in Cary, the holiday meal has changed over the last decade. She attributes the shift in part to food intolerance and allergies.
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You’ve got some hungry guests coming for Thanksgiving, which means you need to find a tasty turkey. Here’s what you should consider:
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According to Statista.com, 57 percent of Americans said celebrating Thanksgiving is “very important” to them with another 27 percent indicating it is “rather important.”
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How are you celebrating the spooky holiday this year? In addition to the traditional nights of trick-or-treating or attending costume parties, there are many exciting or scary Halloween attractions and events happening throughout the state. From haunted houses and thrilling rides to family-friendly parades and festivals, there’s something fun or freaky for everyone.
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Ancient Babylonians created the concept of New Year’s resolutions 4,000 years ago. But it was Julius Caesar who established January, named for Janus, the two-faced god, as the beginning of the new year on the calendar. Janus had one face looking forward to the future and one looking backward reflecting on the past.
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No matter how many times you check your holiday shopping list, you’re going to forget something – or someone – and need a last-minute gift. Consider these ideas:
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Family-friendly music and variety shows live on at the Rudy Theatre in Selma, conveniently located off of I-95. The venue’s “American Music Jubilee” show with a 13-member cast features pop, jazz and country standards along with comedy skits. Guests can even visit the performers during intermission and get their autographs.
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If the chaos of holiday preparations is beginning to consume you, take some time out to decrease your stress. Here are three tips for reducing holiday blues.
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Do-gooders and fair-trade fashionistas can match their spending with their values this giving season by shopping Society B.
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You’ve probably selected a giving tree tag, purchased an age-appropriate gift, and brought the unwrapped item to the organization’s collection spot.
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