Christmas in Mayberry

Before you start in on me about Mount Airy not being Mayberry just save your breath. I know it's not Mayberry, but it's just as close as any other small town in NC. The fact that it's Andy Griffith's hometown and that The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry was modeled after Mount Airy, North Carolina just makes it even more authentic and reputable. Griffith now acknowledges that he use alot of Mount Airy on the show, but he always denied until just recently.

Christmas in Mount Airy is special. Check out all the cool Christmas fun to be had in Mount Airy this year by clicking HERE.

Christmas in Dillsboro

Everyone knows that Dillsboro is an incredible small town down in the western corner of NC. But, not everyone knows that during Chrismas time the town is like a picture by Currier and Ives.....literally. The shops, the streets, the sidewalks, the train...yes, the train (http://www.gsmr.com/) is even decorated for Christmas.

Dillsboro's Christmas event is called "Lights and Luminaires" and takes place over the first two weekends in December. Barney Fife would be in heaven.

Lights and Luminaires, First Two Fridays & Saturdays in December - December 5-6 & 12-13, 20085:00 pm to 9:00 pmAdapted from an old Scandinavian custom of lighting the way for the Christ child, more than 2,500 candles in small white bags line the streets and every storefront is aglow with Christmas lights and decorations. Shopkeepers hold "Open House" and serve coffee, warm cider, hot chocolate and home baked goodies and stay open late to accommodate holiday shoppers. Even Santa Clause fits a trip to Dillsboro into his busy schedule to listen to the children's gift requests.

http://www.dillsboronc.info/events.html

West Jefferson Christmas Tree Lighting - from VisitNC.com

11/28/2008

This old-fashioned event draws upon the community spirit of Ashe County residents, neighbors, friends and visitors to come together on the Back Street of West Jefferson and participate in a ceremony that culminates in the lighting of the community Christmas Tree. Santa arrives in an old-time fire truck with goodies for all the good girls and boys, hot chocolate is served and carols are sung during the festivities! Come join us during this most meaningful of ceremonies during the Holiday season.


Time:
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM

http://www.visitwestjefferson.org

Downtown Clayton's Decorating Contests

Once again, two holiday decorating contests are being organized by the Clayton Downtown Development Association (DDA) for the upcoming holiday season. One of the main purposes of the decorating contests, according to DDA Chair, Joyce Blackley, is for downtown Clayton to acquire a reputation as a “must see” decoration destination for people and families who travel around enjoying holiday decorations. Ms. Blackley said, “There was nearly 100% participation last year and our downtown merchants showed their creativity and the storefronts and window displays were magical.” Downtown businesses are encouraged to keep their decorations up through the holiday.

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Christmas Show in Selma!

American Music Jubilee - Christmas Show

Nov 7 - Dec 23, 2008 -

Take a nostalgic trip back in time with the American Music Jubilee Christmas Show - you will be dreaming of a White Christmas and listening for Silver Bells following the show as it will surely put you in the Christmas spirit. All of Selma will be decorated for Christmas and shoppers will delight in the abundant selection of unique gifts, antiques and collectibles.The 2008 Christmas Season show starts November 7th and runs through December 23rd. The comedy pre-show starts at 7:40pm and music at 8:00pm, with matinees at 1:40pm (Mon-Sat) and 2:10pm (Sunday only). Admission charges are: Adult $22.50 and children (12 and under) $17.50. Group discounts are available with 20 adult tickets, reservations and deposit. The Rudy Theatre is located at 300 N. Raiford St. in Selma.

Visit www.amjubilee.com for more information on the show or for more information on the Johnston County area visit www.johnstoncountync.org.