Cary Magazine loves the holidays! And our newest issue, hitting the racks this week in a location near you, is full of ideas and tips to help you love the holidays too.

Check out our reader-inspired Holiday Cookbook, fill your calendar with our Guide to Wintry Fun, and Shop But Don’t Drop with our pro-provided shopping tips.

Local designers share their secrets to a festive holiday home in Deck the Halls, and our annual shop-local Gift Guide is chock-full of fun ideas.

Also, don’t miss the extra-special section highlighting the Year in Pictures, full of our favorite photos, plus almost-made-it magazine covers you haven’t seen.

Pick up a copy of the November/December issue at one of more than 150 locations across Western Wake. Enjoy it, and then save it as your go-to guide for all things holiday.

The countdown is on!