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The Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C.

North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals

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Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.
Vancouver, Canada - Sep 25,2025: Vintage neon Salvation Army sign glowing red and blue on rusty bracket above brick facade

NC Angel Tree program supports kids in need for Christmas

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A program is helping families in North Carolina who are struggling to experience the joy of Christmas.
Hygge is a concept that’s rooted in Denmark’s culture—so much so that there’s even a page dedicated to it on the country’s official website.

10 ways to embrace ‘hygge’ in NC this winter

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Hygge is all about stopping to smell the roses, as the old saying goes. Read up on these 10 ways to make your winter life a touch softer and cozier.
Let someone else play Santa this year; break from tradition and celebrate the holidays at one of these fancy North Carolina accommodations.

6 fancy NC hotels ready to treat you this holiday season

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Let someone else play Santa this year; break from tradition and celebrate the holidays at one of these fancy North Carolina accommodations.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.

Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.

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This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.