North Carolina, Christmas

Families across the state buy Christmas trees from western North Carolina
When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina, many Christmas tree farms, a major source of income in that part of the state, suffered major damage.
A Journey Through North Carolina's Christmas Tree Farms
As the holiday season approaches, families across North Carolina embark on the cherished tradition of selecting the pe
White House Criticized For Taking Christmas Tree From North Carolina That Was “Still Standing” After Hurricane Helene
“This beautiful Frasier fir was grown at the Cartner Christmas Tree Farm, where the Cartner family has been growing trees for more than 60 years. Their farm is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, a region that was recently devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Locals launch an operation to bring Christmas to hurricane victims in North Carolina
Two locals are launching Operation North Carolina Christmas Angels, and the goal is to collect Christmas gifts to deliver to storm victims in the disaster-stricken area.
After surviving Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Christmas trees hit the Lafayette market
North Carolina is the country’s second-largest producer of Christmas trees, and most of Louisiana's live Christmas trees come from Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. It's the closest climate where popular species such as the Fraser and Turkish firs sold by the Pollard family can be grown.
Christmas tree industry in North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene destruction in WNC
NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- Western North Carolina is home to one of the country's largest sources of Christmas trees in the country. It's why after Hurricane Helene, many are hoping to show their support for the local economy. This year, more people are choosing the tradition of a fresh tree instead of a store-bought tree.
Western North Carolina Christmas tree farm feeling the holiday spirit from the community
Just one day from Thanksgiving, the Carolinas already feel like Christmas. The area is still working toward normalcy two months to the day after Helene hit.
Where to check out Christmas lights in North Carolina this holiday season
Make this holiday season a special one: Enjoy four million LED Christmas lights, all set to Christmas music, as well as a festive Christmas village. It's fun for the whole family at the Speedway Christmas in Concord. You’ll drive around the race track to view all the holiday lights. Make sure you drive slowly so you can really enjoy it.
White House Christmas tree for 2024 harvested from North Carolina farm
NEWLAND, N.C. — The official White House Christmas Tree for 2024 was harvested Wednesday at the Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm in Newland.
NC Christmas tree farm endures millions in damages from Hurricane Helene: 'Total devastation'
Avery Farms owner Graham Avery joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss how Hurricane Helene devastated his farm and why he believes it could take 15 years to fully rebuild.
Helene's impact on Christmas tree farms
How has Hurricane Helene impacted Christmas tree farms in North Carolina?
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K9 serves as grand marshal of Christmas parade in North Carolina
The event kicked off with a parade at 5 p.m., in which Gastonia Police Department’s K9 bloodhound Bo served as Grand marshal. Bo was announced the winner of the American Humane ...
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White House Christmas tree a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
The Cartner family had known since last year that one of their farm’s Christmas trees would be headed to the White House ...
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The White House’s Christmas tree is a symbol of resilience for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Sam Cartner Jr., co-owner of Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in ...
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Shopping for a real Christmas tree this year? Here is what to expect
The Christmas season is almost in full swing, which means it is time to get out the decorations and begin picking out the ...
Community gathers for Tinseltown Forest in North Augusta
This was the second year of North Augusta’s Tinseltown Forest, where those attending could leave with a Christmas tree.
Photos show Jill Biden's final White House Christmas decorations as first lady
Jill Biden unveiled her final White House Christmas decorations as first lady, centered on the theme "A Season of Peace and ...