Record #:

24463

Author(s):

Belford, Scott

Abstract:

During December, a town in Gaston County, McAdenville, hosts a community wide Christmas light display funded by Stowe-Pharr Mills textile company. McAdenville has become known as “Christmas Town, USA,” which brings in thousands of tourists wishing to see the lights.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 58 Issue 7, December 1990, p20-23, il

Subject(s):

Gaston County--History; Gastonia--Economic conditions; Gaston County--Description and travel; Christmas decorations; Christmas decorations--McAdenville

Record #:

2760

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Visiting the state's historic attractions at Christmas time provides an opportunity to see places like Tryon Palace, Biltmore House, and Chinqua-Penn Plantation House dressed up for the holidays.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 55 Issue 7, Dec 1987, p24-29, il

Subject(s):

Historic buildings; Christmas decorations

Record #:

8814

Author(s):

Bynum, Flora Ann

Abstract:

The Moravians came to America from Central Europe. One tradition they brought with them to their settlement in Salem was the Christmas putz. A putz is a miniature Christmas decoration that usually depicts the nativity scene and is intended to be used as a teaching tool for children. Over time other scenes were added to the annual putz. Today, Old Salem's putzes depict the Old Salem village and often include scenes around Salem Square and the Old Salem Moravian Church. The largest putzes are built each year by the men and women of the Home Moravian Church as a part of The Candle Tea.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 51 Issue 7, Dec 1983, p8-10, por

Subject(s):

Old Salem; Christmas decorations