➤ Statewide: Deck the halls with poinsettias across the Tar Heel state this holiday season since North Carolina is No. 2 in the nation for poinsettia production, growing more than 4.5 million poinsettias each year. (More)
➤ Archdale: Kersey Valley Christmas starts today and runs through Dec. 23. Experience a winter wonderland with over 2 million LED lights, cow barrel rides, train and tractor rides, and more. Leashed dogs are allowed. (More)
➤ Blowing Rock: Chetola’s Festival of Lights kicks off tonight in Blowing Rock and lasts through Jan. 25. View 30,000 lights and drive around the lake to see ice skaters, a nativity scene, Rudolph catching a big fish, and more. (See Details)
➤ Blowing Rock: Tweetsie Railroad reopens today after being closed for two months to focus on recovery from Hurricane Helene. Today also marks the first day of Tweetsie Christmas, which runs through Dec. 30. (See Details)
➤ Brevard: The idea for “Christmas in July” originated at an all-girls camp in Brevard July 24-25, 1933. It included carolers, a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, presents, and fake snow. (More)
➤ Nationwide: An Architectural Digest survey reveals that 39% of Americans put up their Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. (See Survey)
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