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How does Santa stay organized during the holidays? The Naughty and Nice list, of course.

How do we? We use the Downtown Raleigh Holiday Hub.

Filled with every kind of holiday happening, from local gift guides and seasonal shows to restaurant recs and must-see art installations, this free resource helps you plan your own magical outings in the heart of the city — only one parking spot needed.

The best part? Ninety percent of the bizzes you’ll step inside are locally owned, and the Downtown Raleigh Gift Card is redeemable at more than 60 of them.

It’s one of the best ways to support small during the season of giving.

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