Enjoy A Classical Christmas When You Visit This Charming Small Town In North Carolina
By Carolyn Harmon|Published December 15, 2023
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
During the holiday season, plenty of backroads and mountain byways lead to magical towns along the way showcasing a classical Christmas in North Carolina. We’re fortunate to have so many generous people go to that much trouble for us. One of those places is Spruce Pine with only about 2,200 residents, who manage to illuminate the town with a series of month-long events in December. Just follow the Mountain Christmas Trail of Lights and soon you’ll be grateful for all of the efforts and events the lovely folks of this charming small town offer.
The Trail of Lights is a unique, community-wide celebration and one of our favorite Christmas gifts.
This exciting 15+ miles of twinkling lights and displays begin on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 331 in Spruce Pine and guides through the pretty town and onto Bakersville.
The beautiful drive began the Saturday after Thanksgiving and goes through New Year's Eve, offering plenty of time to experience the festivities.
On Dec. 16 at 5:00 p.m., look for Christmas carolers, a pop-up market, Christmas characters, and a candlelight reading from The "Book of Matthew" at the Mitchell Credit Co. parking lot.
A canned-food item is always an appreciated donation. Also, the church staff will offer the Longest Night/Blue Christmas Service at noon on Dec. 21, 2023. Read more about these events on the First Presbyterian Church Spruce Pine Facebook page.
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As you can see, Spruce Pine offers a Christmas to remember.
