McAdenville, NC, also known as Christmas Town, USA,  kicked off its 68th annual Christmas Light Festival this week. Through December 26th, you can visit Christmas Town, USA where McAdenville's Christmas lights will burn bright each night from 5:30 PM till 10:00 pm.  And don't forget about the Yule Log Parade on December 12th, beginning at 5:30 PM. The Yule Log Parade has been a McAdenville Christmas tradition since 1949. Why is McAdenville, North Carolina called Christmas Town, USA? Since 1956, the town has been transformed in the month of December into a "winter wonderland," featuring the biggest holiday light display in the USA with over 500,000 lights, plus hundreds of decorated, live trees ranging in height from six feet to over 90 feet, dozens of trees circling the lake in the cent... 12/06/2024

HONOR AMERICA'S FALLEN HEROES ONE WREATH AT A TIME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON DONATE A WREATH FOR WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY ON DECEMBER 14, 2024 “A person dies twice: once when they take their final breath, and later, the last time their name is spoken.”... Unknown December 14, 2024 is National Wreaths Across America Day... you can help ensure that a Christmas remembrance wreath is placed at each fallen veteran's gravesite on December 14th at Arlington National Cemetery and at some 4,600 participating military gravesites around the country, at sea and abroad. You can help by sponsoring a veteran's wreath at a cemetery near you, by volunteering or by donating to a local fundraising group. Each year, the Wreaths Across America organization lays millions of wreaths at military gravesites. Each t... 12/02/2024

ENJOYING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN CHARLOTTE "The glow of Christmas lights is the smile of the holiday season."... Edward H JohnsonWhat captures the joy of the holiday season better than the glow of Christmas lights? Charlotte’s Christmas light displays are a feast for the eyes and a celebration of the season's magic. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering old favorites, here's where you can find some of the the Queen City's brightest spots to make your holidays merry and bright. "There’s no such thing as too many Christmas lights — only brighter holiday joy."... Unknown CAROLINA HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR AT BALLANTYNE'S BACKYARDThe 3rd Annual Carolina Holiday Lights Spectacular features  a half-mile outdoor walking trail decorated with over one million holiday lights, h... 12/07/2024

CHRISTMAS TREE PET SAFETY TIPS FOR A PAWS-ITIVELY PURR-FECT (AND SAFE) HOLIDAY! "I didn’t destroy the Christmas tree—I was just ‘redecorating'."... Unknown December has arrived, the holiday season is in full swing, Christmas trees are going up in homes all over the Greater Charlotte area. The holiday season is a joyous time for many, but it can also be a dangerous time for our curious furry friends. The twinkling lights and sparkling ornaments of a Christmas tree are magical for us—but they can spell trouble for curious pets. Cats and dogs are often drawn to a tree's enticing sights and smells, turning a festive centerpiece into a potential hazard. If you have pets in your home, it's important to know how to keep your pets safe.  Christmas  trees, both live and artificial, can pose a va... 12/05/2024