If you’re like me, there’s something about the holidays that puts a little pep in your step.

I put my Christmas trees up on Nov. 2 this year – the earliest I’ve ever done it -- simply because it makes me happy to see the lights twinkling as darkness comes earlier. I’m also excited for holiday events and get-togethers. From tree lightings to parades, the Wilmington area has dozens of holiday activities to choose from.

Enchanted Airlie has been a highlight for me in the past, but tickets sell out so quickly nowadays that I haven’t been in quite a few years. I’ve also enjoyed the Wilmington tree lighting as well as the one in Leland previously. And I highly recommend the Wilmington Railroad Museum’s Holiday Train & Light Spectacular.

These are just a few of the many festive events taking p

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