TOP ROW: At Somerset Place, the antebellum mansion and other buildings are decorated with traditional designs and natural materials. 



MIDDLE ROW: Each December, thousands of tundra swans, Canada geese and other waterfowl return to Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County. 



BOTTOM ROW: During the holiday open house at Somerset Place, visitors can sample black-eyed peas cooked outside on an open fire and enjoy Christmas music. 



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