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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

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Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Check out some of the season’s top gifts, including options that support local businesses.

Bonus: Take advantage of Black Friday with 30% off gift guides on Six & Main.

$25 and under

For locals: Pardon my twang sticker | $5 | A hand-illustrated sticker designed by local artist Jenni Earle.

For art aficionados: North Carolina print | $15 | Show love for North Carolina with this simplistically beautiful art print.

For accessory lovers: Textured hoop earrings | $18 | Shine bright with these Cori Rose earrings made with 18k gold plated hoops and textured polymer clay.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.49 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.98 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.

$25-$50

For anyone: ‘Ain’t goin down bandana | $38 | A locally designed bandana that inspires courage and confidence.

For art aficionados: Black Balsam wild flowers print | $40+ | A premium art print personally signed by local artist Mary Benson.

For pet parents: Martingale peach + merlot dog collar | $34 | Fur babies will be sporting this collar in style.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything. The best part? It comes in 20 different colors.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.98 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their phone, smartwatch, and AirPods all at one organized charging stand.

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Events

Friday, Nov. 24

Black Friday Bloody Mary Brunch | Friday, Nov. 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | ROAR, 633 N. Liberty St., Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Build your own Bloody Mary or enjoy a mimosa while eating ham biscuits, grits, bacon, eggs, and more — no reservation needed.
Holidays at Dabble | Friday, Nov. 24 | 12 p.m. | Dabble Art Bar, 840 Mill Works St., Ste. 180, Winston-Salem | Free | Take part in holiday activities like ornament painting, card-making, “Gingerboard” houses, and felt tree making — beginners are welcome.

Saturday, Nov. 25

Camel City Craft Fair | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 12-5 p.m. | Foothills Tasting Room, 3800 Kimwell Dr., Winston-Salem | Free | The local market showcases artists & makers selling handmade items, food trucks, live music, and sweet treats.
Meet and Greet Wrestlecade | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Benton Convention Center, 301 W. fifth St., Winston-Salem | $20-$80 | Meet and greet wrestle professionals like Chavo Guerrero, Jimmy Hart, Brooklyn Brawler, and more — plus get a chance to snap a pic with the pros.

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News Notes

Arts

Registration is open for winter classes at Sawtooth School for Visual Art. Attendees can work with different mediums in 30 different courses — dates, rates, and times vary.

Number

$893. That’s the average North Carolinians are expected to spend on holiday shopping this year. That’s up 13% from 2022, according to research from KPMG. (Triad Business Journal)

Seasonal

Need a gift wrapping refresher? Make plans to attend a wrapping workshop at L’Avenue Boutique (905 S. Broad St.) on Thursday, Dec. 7. Enjoy complimentary wine and leave with three gifts fully wrapped. Tickets are $25.

State

Asheville (hey, AVLtoday) has been named one of the best places in the world to spend Christmas. Condé Nast Traveler cited decorations at the Biltmore and the Winter Lights experience at the North Carolina Arboretum as reasons to book a trip.

Today Is

Black Friday — a day kicking off the gift-giving spirit of the holidays with local and national sales. If you’re one who likes to sleep in and haven’t had a chance to hop into the shopping lines yet, we suggest checking out Just Be gift shop and receive $5 through $30 discount on select purchases.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

The No. 1 thing on my shopping list this Black Friday? Christmas trees. My husband and I couldn’t compromise on clear lights (my choice) or multicolored lights (his preference) the first year we were married, so we both chose trees and decorated them the way we like. Four years later — we still buy two trees and string different lights on each, but now we decorate and admire them together.

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