Proof Charlotte Is Officially An “It” City & The Place To Be For years, Charlotte has been inching its way onto national radar—first as a banking hub, then as a fast-growing Southern powerhouse. But now the Queen City isn’t just growing; it’s glowing. A series of milestones over the last few years has pushed Charlotte into a new tier of cultural relevance, culinary prestige, and national visibility. Simply put: Charlotte is no longer an emerging “it” place. It is the place. Population Growth Fit for a Major Metropolis The numbers tell the first—and perhaps loudest—part of the story. As of July 2024, Charlotte’s population reached 944,742, putting the Queen city well on its way to the 1-million-resident milestone. Since April 2020, Charlotte has added an astounding 70,000 new residents, ... 12/10/2025

'Tis the Season to Spend? The 2025 Holiday Shopping Survey From WalletHub Has Answers "Finding the perfect gift is like discovering a little piece of holiday magic."... Unknown Every year, as soon as the weather turns colder and holiday lights start going up, holiday shopping takes center stage in American life. But it is more than a rush for gifts or a scramble for deals—it is one of the biggest economic moments of the year. The spending that happens in November and December helps keep countless businesses running, supports jobs in towns big and small, and often determines how healthy the economy feels heading into the new year. Holiday shopping has become a kind of annual pulse check for the country, revealing not just what we buy, but how we’re doing and what we value. That is why un... 12/12/2025

NATIONAL CHRISTMAS CARD DAY: DECEMBER 9THPAPER GREETINGS IN A DIGITAL WORLD... DO PEOPLE STILL SEND CHRISTMAS CARDS? "Christmas cards are tiny ambassadors of love, sent to remind us we’re not alone during the holidays." Do you still send Christmas cards? 📬 In today’s digital age—with e-cards, social media, and instant messaging—the tradition of writing and mailing Christmas cards has certainly changed. According to recent polls, 6 in 10 Americans report receiving fewer cards. Clearly, fewer people mail traditional cards these days, but I still do. And a survey two years ago of 2,000 US adults, split evenly by generation, found two in three people prefer to receive physical cards as opposed to digital ones. Call me old-fashioned, but I love❤️ sending cards: Christmas cards, birthday card... 12/09/2025

 It’s Almost National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day...... Get Ready To Celebrate National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day In Style (Well… Ugly Style) National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is just 11 days away! This festive day, which takes place each year on the third Friday in December, is dedicated to celebrating the wonderfully tacky tradition of wearing ugly Christmas sweaters. What began as a tongue-in-cheek nod to over-the-top holiday attire has grown into a beloved seasonal ritual filled with humor, nostalgia, and spirited fun. It's one day when fashion takes a holiday! Once dismissed as the handiwork of overly enthusiastic relatives, these sweaters have been reborn as iconic holiday fashion statements. With their bold colors, clashing patterns, and glittery embellishments, ugly sweaters e... 12/08/2025