In the wake of Helene’s devastation, landslides and extended outages in Western North Carolina, the Christmas lights at Biltmore Estate in Asheville shine like a beacon of hope. Amid the unimaginable destruction, Biltmore remained relatively unscathed, suffering some flooding and limited damage to its entrance and farm. Crews clean up and repair the damage from Helene at the entrance to Biltmore Estate in late September. The late-1800s mansion reopened seven weeks after the storm, and “Christmas at Biltmore is back in all its traditional glory,” says Marissa Jamison, Biltmore’s public relations manager. “In the time since Helene, our community has made tremendous progress in rebuilding, reopening, and welcoming back visitors to our area,” Jamison says. “Almost all of downtown Asheville is open and ready for business, its infrastructure has remained largely untouched by the storm.” Downtown shops, restaurants, galleries, artist studios and restaurants are open, “alongside our neighbors in the towns of Weaverville and Black Mountain and in South Asheville,” she says. People are also reading... Visitors to the Asheville area "will help our economy during this critical period of recovery," Jamison says. Biltmore Estate during holiday season. Biltmore Estate is America’s largest privately owned mansion, built by the Vanderbilt family. The French Renaissance home and surrounding estate are situated on an 8,000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Biltmore’s halls and gardens celebrate tradition and inspiration. The estate is a testament to the strength and perseverance of North Carolina’s top attraction at the holidays and every day of the year. Here’s how to make the most of Christmas at Biltmore, now through Jan. 5. Timeless holiday decor adorns every room at Biltmore this time of year. Daytime Christmas Tours: Holiday decorations that number in the thousands are on view inside the 250-room Biltmore House. Marvel at the breathtaking Christmas trees throughout the house, each beautifully adorned with unique themes. A towering 35-foot-tall Fraser Fir tree, laden with ornaments and wrapped packages tucked into its branches, serves as the seasonal centerpiece. Festive Evening Tours: Experience the grandeur of Biltmore by candlelight, as your self-guided tour showcases impressive Christmas decorations, by choosing the Candlelight Christmas Evenings ticket. Setting the scene is a 55-foot Norway spruce tree sparkling from the glow of more than 60,000 tiny lights in the center of the front lawn. Four hundred hand-lit luminaries line the walkway to Biltmore House. Musical performances by choirs and soloists take place in the Winter Garden during evening tours featuring holiday classics. The Banquet Hall highlights the mountain beauty with a natural and formal Christmas look. A couple of examples of this year’s design scheme in specific rooms in Biltmore House: Capture the Moment with Photos: With beautiful decorations and stunning backdrops, don’t forget to take photos around the estate among the holiday ambiance. A photographer is stationed close to Biltmore House for photos, if desired. Dale Chihuly Persian Ceiling, 2012 25 x 15' Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, installed 2013. Last season for Chihuly at Biltmore: Adding to the allure this Christmas, don’t miss the chance to see glass-artist Dale Chihuly’s works. This is the final season to see Chihuly’s masterpieces at Biltmore. All tickets that include the Chihuly at Biltmore exhibition include free access to Biltmore’s gardens and grounds on the next consecutive day. This is the final season to witness Dale Chihuly’s masterpieces at Biltmore.. Chihuly's Mille Fiori. A Tropical Oasis in Wintertime: Stroll through the beautifully adorned Conservatory, where hundreds of holiday poinsettias in different colors and patterns warm up the inside of the glass-roofed greenhouse, along with a large and unusual array of tropical plants. Outdoor Adventure s: Biltmore’s grounds feature numerous trails perfect for strolls to take in beautiful winter landscapes. The famed Biltmore Winery. Wine Tasting and Dining: A visit to the famed Biltmore Winery is an essential part of the holiday experience. Biltmore’s holiday commemorative wines will be available for sale in the Winery. Dine at estate restaurants to experience favorite seasonal dishes and craft cocktails. Carriage Rides: Meet the Biltmore horses and learn about Biltmore's history while enjoying stunning views from a hill overlooking Biltmore House on a 30-minute or one-hour carriage ride. It’s a unique experience that children love, especially the chance to pet the horses. Children under age 5 can ride free on the lap of a ticketed adult. Enjoy the bonfire locations along the path leading from the Village to Antler Hill Barn & Farmyard. Antler Hill Village Illuminated: As evening falls over Antler Hill Village, the estate’s European-inspired village, a constellation of holiday lights illuminate trees, quaint buildings, the Winery and walking paths for a mesmerizing light show. Enjoy the bonfire locations along the path leading from the Village to Antler Hill Barn & Farmyard. Ingredients for s’mores may be purchased at The Creamery in Antler Hill Village. Visits with Santa: Santa makes visits to the Antler Hill Village Bandstand where he’ll pose for pictures and listen to wish lists on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on select weekdays. Holiday Gingerbread: Each year, The Inn on Biltmore Estate’s talented pastry chefs construct a spectacular scene from Biltmore out of gingerbread, carefully crafting all the delicious details with a sampler of sweets including frosting, candies, cookies and more. The gingerbread house is a highlight of The Inn’s lobby décor. Antler Hill Barn, Farmyard & Pisgah Playground: Take children to the farmyard to learn about chickens and pet goats and watch cows graze. Directly across the playground is Pisgah Playground, a full-sized playground with a swing set, sand play area, climbing logs, a slide and more. Antler Hill Barn is the historic horse barn with a working blacksmith demonstrating his craft, along with other crafters and traditional games that kids can play. Holiday Stays at Biltmore : A stay at Biltmore for the holidays is a tradition for many families. It gives visitors the ultimate holiday experience and a break from the holiday hustle and bustle. Holiday packages are offered at the luxurious Four-star Inn on Biltmore Estate and at the cozy farmhouse-feel of Village Hotel, both decked out for the holidays. Historic cottages from Biltmore’s agricultural past now accommodate overnight guests too. Depending on the package, offerings include admission to Chihuly at Biltmore, Wine Welcome Socials and more. The Inn on Biltmore Estate has undergone renovations, and guests may request a newly renovated room when booking. The refreshed designs are inspired by the elegance, collections and the Gilded Age history of Biltmore House. In the renovated King Rooms, inspiration comes from the Bachelor Wing of Biltmore House, featuring rich layers of patterns and blue hues. The Inn’s renovated Double Rooms draw inspiration from Edith Vanderbilt’s Parisian years and feature light shades of blush and ivory. Timeless holiday decor adorns every room at Biltmore this time of year. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here . To learn what to expect at Biltmore and in Asheville following Helene, click here . The region’s recovery from Helene is expected to take years, with needs changing with each season, weather change and stage of recovery and rebuilding. You can help by supporting organizations serving the region, including: BeLoved Asheville : Provides essential aid and shelter, ongoing cleanup, long-term housing solutions and inclusive growth within the community. Always Asheville Fund : Through emergency grants, helps small independent travel and hospitality businesses throughout Asheville and Buncombe County. Samaritan's Purse : Serving mountain communities in eight counties through our rebuild program, replacing manufactured homes, rebuilding and repairing stick-built homes, and providing additional assistance in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Sign up for our twice-monthly Winston-Salem Magazine newsletter.The morning session saw a flurry of buying activities in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods, driving the index higher. However, profit-taking pressures emerged as the index approached key resistance levels, leading to a pullback in prices.

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Supreme Court judge Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai underscored the critical need for improved infrastructure in the district and taluk-level judiciary, which plays a key role in the judicial system. Stressing on the necessity of ensuring speedy justice, especially in criminal cases, Justice Gavai said that the judicial system should adopt modern technology. Justice Gavai was speaking after inaugurating NSTEP (National Service and Tracking of Electronic Processes) in criminal cases at Telangana State Judicial Academy at Secunderabad on Saturday. He pointed out that without robust physical and technological support, the full potential of judicial reforms cannot be realised. He highlighted the necessity of better infrastructure facilities in courtrooms and better human resources at the district and magistrate courts for fortifying the system at the district level. He noted “Investment in district judiciary is about ensuring justice at every nook and corner...swiftly and fairly”. NSTEP is a system of serving, processing and monitoring summons electronically. A GPS-enabled device is given to the bailiff leading to greater transparency and speedy delivery. It provides real time status updates of service summons. Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court Justice Alok Aradhe said that Telangana was the first state to introduce NSTEP in civil cases. NSTEP in criminal cases will help in cutting time in judicial processes of serving summons. High Court judge Justice Sujoy Paul also spoke the technology’s resourcefulness in criminal cases.Moving forward, it remains to be seen how the team will respond to Mbappe's call to unity. Will they rally together and emerge stronger from this internal strife? Or will the divisions within the team prove too deep to mend?In conclusion, Manchester United's announcement of signing the 14-year-old grassroots midfield sensation has generated a buzz of excitement and anticipation among fans and pundits. As the young talent prepares to embark on his journey with the club, all eyes will be on him as he seeks to fulfill his potential and carve out a successful career at one of the biggest clubs in world football.

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By LINDSEY BAHR Do you have a someone in your life who plays Vulture’s Cinematrix game every morning? Or maybe they have the kitchen television turned to Turner Classic Movies all day and make a point of organizing Oscar polls at work? Hate to break it to you: They might be a hard-to-please cinephile. But while you might not want to get into a winless debate over the “Juror No. 2” release or the merits of “Megalopolis” with said person, they don’t have to be hard to buy gifts for. The Associated Press has gathered up some of the best items out there to keep any movie lover stylish and informed. “Interstellar” 4K UHD While Christopher Nolan dreams up his next film, fans can tide themselves over by revisiting his modern classic “Interstellar,” which will be back in IMAX theaters on the weekend of Dec. 6, followed by the home release of a new collector’s edition on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray ($59.95). A third disc in the set, available Dec. 10, contains more than two hours of bonus content, like a never-before-seen storyboard sequence, and new interviews with Nolan, producer Emma Thomas and famous fans Peter Jackson and Denis Villeneuve . A biography of Elaine May Elaine May does not give interviews anymore. But thankfully that didn’t deter writer Carrie Courogen, who did a remarkable job stitching together the life of one of our culture’s most fascinating, and prickly, talents. “Miss May Does Not Exist” is full of delightful anecdotes about the sharp and satirical comedian who gained fame as one half of Nichols and May and went on to direct films like “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Mikey and Nicky.” Courogen writes about May’s successes, flops and her legendary scuffles with the Hollywood establishment. It’s a vital companion to Mark Harris’ biography of Mike Nichols . Macmillan. $30. A “Matrix” hoodie The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has an exclusive new “Matrix” sweatshirt for sale in conjunction with its Cyberpunk exhibition. Brain Dead Studios designed and created several items, including the black hoodie ($140), a white rabbit tee ($54) and a pint glass ($18). An Academy Museum exhibition catalog If you can’t make it to Los Angeles to check out the “Color in Motion” exhibit for yourself, the Academy Museum also has a beautiful new companion book for sale ($55) charting the development of color technology in film and its impact. It includes photos from films like “The Red Shoes,” “Vertigo,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and images of rare prints from the silent era. The Academy Museum Store is having a sale (20% off everything) from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2. A status tote Related Articles Things To Do | US airports with worst weather delays during holiday season Things To Do | The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels Things To Do | These holiday gifts change the game when building fires, printing photos, watching birds and more Things To Do | ‘Gladiator II’ review: Are you not moderately entertained? Things To Do | Beer pairings for your holiday feasts Want to look like a real film festival warrior, the kind who sees five movies a day, files a review and still manages to make the late-night karaoke party? You’re going to need the ultimate status tote from the independent streaming service MUBI . Simple, to-the-point and only for people in the know. $25. The Metrograph magazine Film magazines may be an endangered species, but print is not dead at The Metrograph . Manhattan’s coolest movie theater is starting a biannual print publication “for cinephiles and cultural connoisseurs alike.” The first issue’s cover art is by cinematographer Ed Lachman (“Carol”), and contributors include the likes of Daniel Clowes, Ari Aster, Steve Martin and Simon Rex. There’s also a conversation with Clint Eastwood. It’s currently available for pre-order and will be in bookstores Dec. 10 for $25 ($15 for Metrograph members). Director style This is not a book about filmmaking styles, camera angles and leadership choices. It’s literally about what directors wear. “How Directors Dress: On Set, in the Edit, and Down the Red Carpet” ($40) has over 200 archival photos of filmmakers in action: Spike Lee in his basketball caps, Sofia Coppola in her Charvet button-ups, Steven Spielberg’s denim on denim and many more. With a forward by the always elegant Joanna Hogg and writing from some of the top fashion journalists, it’s a beautiful look at how filmmakers really dress for work — and might even be a source of inspiration.On the other hand, Real Madrid, one of the most successful and prestigious clubs in the world, may not always provide the best environment for young players to thrive. The intense pressure to perform, the constant scrutiny from media and fans, and the high expectations can be overwhelming for young talents looking to make a name for themselves. While Real Madrid has a history of signing some of the biggest stars in football, not every player may be able to handle the demands and challenges that come with wearing the famous white jersey.As the market for small and medium-sized OLED panels continues to expand, competition among display manufacturers is intensifying. 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