The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, often called “The Christmas Show of the South,” will open its 38th season of enchanting holiday performances on November 1 and run through the end of the year with both evening shows and select matinees. The Opry crew prepares more than 35 Christmas trees, 75 wreaths, 5 miles of tree lighting wire, countless tree ornaments, and mounds of Christmas snow, all presided over by a 30-foot tree with more than 25,000 lights for the annual holiday event. The Carolina Opry Theatre, 8900 N. Kings Hwy. 1 p.m. (matinees) and 7 p.m. $48.30 + (843) 913-4000, www.thecarolinaopry.com