Sabtu, 29 November 2025

Holiday Light Shows, Southern Recipes, and a Flotilla Boat Parade

North Carolina is sparkling with holiday light displays, from the mountains to the coast.
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Article Icon 1Holiday Light Shows Illuminate NC

North Carolina is sparkling with holiday light displays, from the mountains to the coast.

In Asheville, Biltmore's Candlelight Christmas runs through Jan. 3, featuring glowing trees, live music, and Antler Hill Village lights. The North Carolina Arboretum hosts Winter Lights through Jan. 4, showcasing over one million lights, a 50-foot animated tree, an illuminated Quilt Garden, and whimsical trolls.

McAdenville's Christmas Town U.S.A. will feature hundreds of decorated trees and classic holiday charm from Dec. 1-26. The Tanglewood Festival of Lights drive-through holiday display, which runs through Jan. 1, shines with over one million LED lights and enchanting storybook scenes.

Concord's Speedway Christmas shines through Jan. 4, with five million lights adorning the racetrack, synchronized to music on FM radio. And the Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular in Ballantyne twinkles through Dec. 30, with over one million lights, interactive scenes, carnival rides, and more.

Finally, Hatteras Village's Holiday Trail of Lights returns Nov. 29, as a magical illuminated walk along the quarter-mile path of the Sea Breeze Nature Trail through maritime forest and marsh.

Article Icon 1Southern Recipes to Try for the Holidays

Holiday recipes that generations of Southerners make year after year range from crispy appetizers to layered desserts.

Favorites include savory starters like spicy cheese straws, heirloom tomato pie, and Virginia cheese slaw, while popular sides include sweet potato casserole, Southern-style collard greens, and corn casserole.

Cranberry fluff, pear salad, and Watergate salad end up on many Southern holiday menus, while main dishes often feature pepperoncini-infused pot roast and white barbecue sauce for grilling or drizzling.

Classic Southern pies and tarts include sweet potato pie, pecan pie, and strawberry-pretzel tart, while layered desserts like punch bowl cake and cherry delight always please holiday crowds.

Serving Appalachian desserts like buttermilk pie and apple stack cake remains a holiday tradition in many homes.

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Around North Carolina

Statewide: Although 67% of North Carolinians plan to spend less this holiday season due to inflation concerns, a new Carolina Journal survey reveals that stabilizing inflation at 3.0%, anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts, falling energy costs, and a strong labor market are helping ease consumer worries. (More)

Wrightsville Beach: The 2025 North Carolina Holiday Flotilla boat parade sails tonight at 6 p.m., featuring illuminated vessels, festive lights, and fireworks following the parade. (See Details)

Raleigh: The Carolina Ballet will perform The Nutcracker at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts Dec. 11-14, and Dec. 16-24. (See Details)

Cary: The 10th North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival runs through Jan. 11 at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre, featuring a new 164-foot floating display, nightly acrobatics, and themed lanterns. (More)

Asheville: Hometown Pro Wrestling's Christmas for All event on Dec. 6 at the Asheville Mall will unite wrestlers, fans, and vendors to raise funds for Hurricane Helene-affected families through matches, meet-and-greets, and raffles. (More)

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How do you typically spend the weekend after Thanksgiving?

  1. Decorating
  2. Holiday shopping
  3. Watching football
  4. Hiking
  5. Other


Thursday's Results:

Do you prefer dressing—referred to by some as stuffing—baked inside or outside of your Thanksgiving turkey?

  1. Outside: 35%
  2. Inside: 23%
  3. Either way: 23%
  4. Don't like either: 19%
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The U.S. House will dramatically increase the amount of money available to its members for their personal security as part of a new program launching next month, as legislators say threats against them and their families have been growing.

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Jumat, 28 November 2025

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Quick Hits

President Trump said Thursday he will halt immigration from "all Third World countries" after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., by an Afghan national earlier this week. (See Details)

Medicare negotiated lower prices on 15 high-cost drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, saving the program $12 billion and enrollees $685 million out-of-pocket when prices take effect in 2027. (See Details)

The U.S. House will boost funding for members' personal security next month as lawmakers report rising threats against them and their families. (More)

Andriy Yermak resigned as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff on Friday after authorities raided his home in connection with a $100 million energy-sector corruption scandal. (More)

An unemployed 56-year-old Italian man dressed as his deceased mother (complete with lipstick and pearls) to collect her $94,000 annual pension for three years while hiding her mummified body in their home's laundry room in a Mrs. Doubtfire scandal. (See Details)

This family holiday reading list features cozy books perfect for snuggling up together during the festive season, creating memories through shared stories and traditions. (Find Books)

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Did you participate in Black Friday shopping?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Only online

Yesterday's Results:

What will you watch on TV on Thanksgiving?

  1. Football: 28%
  2. Nothing, family time: 20%
  3. All of these: 16%
  4. Parade: 14%
  5. Other: 12%
  6. Christmas movies: 10%

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