Monopoly Deal | $7.99 | This fun + family-friendly gift is a fast-paced version of the classic Monopoly board game.
Three pounds of really good salt | $49.95 | This one is sure to get some strange looks, but its silliness and sheer practicality might make it the most memorable gift at the party.
Local pick:Private cooking class | $700 | The perfect gift for you and up to nine of your foodie friends to learn how to whip up meals from local pros.
Olive oil mister | $9.99 | A handy gift they can use to turn oil into a fine mist or a steady drizzle.
Towel warmer | $150.99 | The only thing better than a warm shower is emerging from said shower with a fresh, hot towel.
Literary quote clock | $209 | Why tell time the normal way when you could use 13,000 curated literary quotes?
“To be read” storage basket | $19.98 | Perfect for that friend with an amazing aesthetic bookcase, this TBR book storage basket is both functional and adorable.
Tuba Christmas | 6:15-7:15 p.m. | First Presbyterian Contemporary Worship Center | Free
Saturday, Dec. 13
Handel’s Messiah | 7:30-9:15 p.m. | Wait Chapel at Wake Forest University | $45 | Lift your spirits this season with Handel’s Messiah: One of the most celebrated compositions of all time. Look forward to the glorious “Hallelujah” chorus, expressive arias + oh-so magical melodies.*
We’ve all got that loved one who is especially hard to shop for. Enter: our Gift Guide, full of ideas that even the pickiest person will love. Stumbled into a little more cash in 2025? This extravagant Williamsburg-style home just hit the market, and would make for a holiday season to remember.
On This Day
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, leading to her arrest. It was an act of bravery now considered one of the pivotal moments in the Civil Rights Movement. If you’ve got a hankering to learn more US history, and Twin City history, our museums are full of important knowledge. (National Constitution Center)
Read
The winners are in for the 2025 National Book Awards. This year’s top fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young adult literature, and translated works were all awarded for their excellence. Whichever pages you’re turning at the moment, you might find your next good read at one of our city’s excellent independent bookstores. (NPR)
Holiday
Is “All I Want For Christmas Is You” already on repeat in your household? A new Finance Buzz study deemed it North Carolina’s most popular Christmas song. Whatever your playlist looks like, consider this your reminder to queue up something cheerful on the way to Winston-Salem’s holiday markets.
Gallery
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” as the old adage goes. That means Time Magazine’s best 100 photos of the year could fill an encyclopedia. If you’ve taken a photo of Winston-Salem that you love this year, reply to this email and send it in — we’d love to share your best snaps.
Asked
We’re on the hunt for Tyashia. According to a recent study, five out of 30 Americans named Tyashia (2014-2024) were born in North Carolina. Is that you? Tyashias write in. (WBBJ)
Community
Do you need hiring help? We’ve got your back. Post your open roles on our Job Board + get connected with local candidates in no time. Pssst — did we mention it’s free?
Hello, Winston-Salem — I’m just popping in for a day while Kellina takes a well-deserved break.
But while I have you, I have to share a fun fact I learned last week: Did you know that there are more than twice as many turkeys in North Carolina than there are people? Sampson County alone has 6.5 million turkeys — and just ~60,000 humans.
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