"As a Christmas Eve tradition, I loved taking my daughter to go see if Santa had taken off to start delivering toys yet. But on Christmas Eve, we'd always check – and Santa was gone!" said Libby Alexander. "All December, a large stuffed Santa Claus could be seen laying in the hammock. One house, in particular, had a memorable tradition. There was nothing like listening to holiday music while looking at the lights in North Ridge. On Christmas Eve, the North Ridge neighborhood was a hauntingly beautiful ride through streets of luminaries. Honorable mentions: Snow bear, Thalhimers, North Ridge The tower at WRAL-TV Studios, 2619 Western Blvd., was first transformed into a lighted Christmas tree in 1960. If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of quality tree farms near Stillwater: Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. as you drive into downtown.įor more than 50 years, the community has gathered round to watch the TV news station kick off the holidays by lighting the 300 foot tower. Nothing says 'Christmas!' like seeing the tallest 'Christmas tree' in Raleigh peering over Western Blvd. The 50th annual WRAL Tower Lighting took place on Tuesday, Dec.
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