Holidays
Recent Holidays Stories
It’s no better time to visit Carowinds than during WinterFest. There’s something magical about a typical theme park that suddenly transforms into a holiday winter wonderland for the season. And…
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WPEG LocalUnique Hat Bouquet to Get Him This Valentine’s Day
One of my favorite holidays is slowly on its way. It’s Valentine’s Day! I love Valentine’s Day, mainly when I am not single because I enjoy celebrating love. From my…
Randi Moultrie
Phil Harris and Melany MyersCounting Down To The New Year In Times Square Can Really Add Up
One of the world’s great New Year’s Eve traditions is watching the ball drop at midnight in New York City’s iconic Times Square. Standing among the celebratory throng of revelers…
Phil Harris
Phil Harris and Melany MyersKid-Friendly Ways And Places To Celebrate The New Year In North Carolina
If you’re looking for fun ways to ring in 2024 with your family, including the youngest members, there are some great kid-friendly ideas floating around. Here are a few that…
Phil Harris
Phil Harris and Melany MyersThe Most Popular Christmas Decorations In North Carolina And South Carolina
Merry Christmas! As Yuletide cheer fills the air, I bet your house is looking exceptionally festive. Christmas decorations are something we do really well in America. But, as with anything,…
Phil Harris
Phil Harris and Melany MyersThis Town Might Be The ‘Christmas Capital Of America’
McAdenville, North Carolina is known as “Christmas Town USA,” and for good reason. With all of the home decorated in festive lights, it’s just about the prettiest place to be…
Phil Harris
Phil Harris and Melany MyersNORAD Is Ready To Track Santa’s Flight On Christmas Eve
Every Christmas Eve for the past 68 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, has used its state-of-the-art technological resources to track Santa Claus as he makes his…
Phil Harris
Phil Harris and Melany MyersMore Americans, Myself Included, Are Opting For An Artificial Christmas Tree
I didn’t think we would ever do it. We’ve always been traditionalists in my house when it came to this. However, this year, we made the switch. We bought an…
Phil Harris
Phil Harris and Melany Myers‘Buddy The Elf’ Keeps Popping Up Around Charlotte
What do you do during the holidays season when everyone thinks you look like Will Ferrell? Just put on the green-and-yellow “Buddy the Elf” costume and go with it. That’s…
Phil Harris
Phil Harris and Melany MyersSon Pranks Mom By Wrapping Her Home In Christmas Gift Wrap
Deck the halls! And living room, dining room, and kitchen. That’s exactly what one young man in the UK did to his mother’s home this holiday season. According to the…
Phil Harris
Phil Harris and Melany MyersNo Holiday Party In 2023 Is Complete Without A Shrimp Tree
I had you at “shrimp tree,” didn’t I? Okay, here’s the deal: I stumbled upon a story on Eater about a vintage 1970s-style holiday party food. Apparently, along with fondue,…
Phil Harris
Phil Harris and Melany MyersThese Are The Most-Watched Holiday Movies In 2023
We each have our favorite holiday movies that we’ll watch every year. Well, if we’re allowed. I am, by far, the biggest fan of Christmas movies in my house. Sometimes,…
Phil Harris
LocalStudy Says This Is North Carolina’s Favorite Holiday Cocktail, I’ve Personally Never Tried It
I was just discussing a trip to a holiday pop-up bar when this study from our friends at Tasting Table, came through my email about each state’s favorite holiday cocktail….
Melanie Day
