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This year, trade the crowded parking lots for something a little more meaningful. Spend Black Friday weekend on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau at The Bascom’s Holiday Market, where every gift on the shelves was made by hand by a local or regional artist.

Browse at your own pace with a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie in hand, then stop by the selfie station for a festive photo with family and friends. Children (and the young at heart) are invited to write letters to Santa and send them straight to the North Pole. It’s a sweet holiday tradition that doubles as a keepsake of the season.

Whether you’re checking names off your list or simply soaking up a little holiday cheer, it’s a warm, unhurried way to kick off the season close to home.