Christmas

Two Greensboro residents are spending the holiday with the Red Cross after a burning Christmas tree forced them from their home. Full story...

Big, small, loud, quiet, in English, Spanish or Korean, the message of Christmas is delivered in many ways, but the birth of a baby in a manger has the same meaning for Christians around the world. Full story...

It's easy to get wrapped up in the presents, lights, ribbons and bows and forget the true reason for the season. Full story...

While grandma's cookies and great presents are waiting over the river and through the woods, you've got to get through the traveling to get the good stuff. Full story...

While the elves prepare Rudolph and friends for their round-the-world journey, Santa snuck into the Fort Fisher Aquarium for a quick swim with some marine friends. Full story...

A sharp drop in gasoline prices since spring may be the spark North Carolina motorists need to travel during the Christmas holiday. Full story...

An annual Christmas tradition in Fayetteville has police concerned because of the number of people expected to show up. Full story...

Reports of "Secret Santas" paying off layaway accounts have swept across the country this holiday season, and Wilmington is no exception. We told you yesterday about a family that had their layaway balance paid off by a stranger just in time for Christmas. Now, a "Secret Santa" has come forward to tell his side of the story. Full story...

The Christmas spirit is catching on, but not just any ordinary Christmas spirit. We're talking about the type of Christmas spirit that has some families transforming their homes into living light displays. Videos are making their way from e-mail to e-mail. Families are transforming their homes into spectacles. These light shows can even be found right here in the Cape Fear. Full story...

'Tis the season for shopping, presents and gift-wrapping. One group has set up shop for the 19th Christmas in a row to help you make sense of the paper, ribbons and bows. Full story...

Is it better to give than to receive? You can see both in action at the Salvation Army's Distribution Center. Full story...

We'll be at Krispy Kreme at 2822 South College Road in Wilmington Friday from 5:30 a.m. till 6:30 p.m. Stop by and donate at least five non-perishable food items or five dollars, and you'll get a coupon good for a dozen glazed donuts. Full story...

A Pender County woman, thankful for what she has, decided to help others this holiday season. She did it by posting an online ad. Full story...

Last week it was elves. Today we had some very special reindeer stop by our station. Full story...

A big part of Christmas tradition is finding that one-of-a-kind tree. In this week's "And the Winner is..." we want to know where you go for that fantastic fir or perfect pine? Whether it's real with a wonderful aroma or artificial and easy to assemble, we're looking for the BEST PLACE TO BUY A CHRISTMAS TREE in the Cape Fear.
Here are the leaders (5 pm Thurs.):
Santa's Tree Land (6720 Market Street) - 36%
Cape Fear Optimist (Kmart parking lot) - 32%
Plantation Nursery (Murrayville Road & NC 132) - 22% Full story...