RALEIGH, N.C. — It's the most wonderful time of the year! From the mountains to the coast, there's tasty food, arts and crafts, and amazing places to visit. North Carolina has so much to offer those who live and visit our state around the holidays. And that’s exactly what the December issue of Our State magazine shares.

Places to Visit

  • Food & Fun in Farmville
  • The Coolest Candles in Blowing Rock
  • A Modern Quilter in Raleigh
  • The Tiniest Chapel in Gibsonville
  • The Cornerstone of Sylva
  • And to All a Goodnight in Waynesville
  • Festive Decorations in Manteo
  • The Heart of Clay Country in Seagrove
  • McFarlan’s Bakery in Henderson

To Do List

  • Blowing Rock: Festival of Lights
  • Denton: Christmas on the Farm
  • Wilmington: Enchanted Airlie
  • McAdenville: Christmas Town, USA
  • Onslow County : Mike’s Farm
  • Davidson: 12 Days of Davidson
  • Lantern Walk in Hillsborough

December 2020 Recipes

  • Gingersnaps
  • Date Nut Bars
  • Ginger Spice Scones
  • Eggnog Layer Cake
  • Chocolate Babka
  • Double Chocolate with Peppermint Cookies (online exclusive)
  • Lemon-Vanilla Butter Cookies (online exclusive}
  • Eggnog Two Ways (online exclusive)

Crafty Christmas

  • School House Gallery at Starworks
  • Pea Island Art Gallery
  • Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery
  • Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
  • Ooak Art Gallery
  • Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft
  • Stecoach Valley Artisans Gallery
  • Qualla Arts & Crafts
  • Allanstand Craft Shop
  • Mornings Fine Crafts & Gift Shop

N.C. Gifts Under the Tree

  • N.C. Christmas Cards
  • Assortment of NC related Ornaments
  • Red Cardinal Pillow
  • Winter Dough Bowl Candle
  • N.C. Pottery Planters
  • Wind Catchers
  • N.C. Pottery Mug
  • Cardinal Holiday Home Décor
  • Our State Covers Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Coastal Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Coastal Fish Wind Bell
  • American Lighthouses Guide Book
  • Old Fashioned Cookie Baking Set
  • Old Fashioned Cheese Straw Tin
  • N.C. Food Pins
  • N.C. Snack Sampler
  • Early Bird Breakfast Set
  • Local Jewelry
  • County Map Wooden Wall Art
  • N.C. State Toast Pint Glass
  • Wooden Collegiate Bottle Openers
  • Mountains to the Sea Shirts
  • N.C. Mountains Icons Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Heirloom Wooden Push Toys
  • NC Board Books
  • Southern Baby Bodysuits

For more on the December 2020 issue of Our State magazine, visit its website.