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Biltmore, in Asheville, N.C. , celebrates the holidays with Christmas at Biltmore, Nov. 6, 2009, through Jan. 2, 2010.

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  1. Former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin arrives at the Asheville, N.C. airport on Sunday afternoon Nov. 22, 2009, for a visit with the Graham family. At left is Franklin Graham, who was there to meet her at the airport.
  2. Former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin arrives at the Asheville, N.C. airport on Sunday afternoon Nov. 22, 2009, for a visit with the Graham family. At left is Franklin Graham, who was there to meet her at the airport.
  3. Former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin arrives at the Asheville, N.C. airport on Sunday afternoon Nov. 22, 2009, for a visit with the Graham family. At left is Franklin Graham, who was there to meet her at the airport.
  4. Tennessee players celebrate the 100th victory for coach Bruce Pearl, center, after the team won 124-49 over North Carolina-Asheville in a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.
  5. North Carolina-Asheville's J.P. Primm, right, battles for the ball with Tennessee's Michael Hubert (1) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Primm scored 13 points in the 124-49 loss.
  6. North Carolina-Asheville 's J.P. Primm (3) works the ball against Tennessee's Melvin Goins during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Primm scored 13 points in the 124-49 loss.
  7. Tennessee's Scotty Hopson celebrates from the bench during second half of a NCAA college game against North Carolina-Asheville Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Hopson scored 25 points in the 124-49 victory.
  8. Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl encourages his team during the second half of a NCAA college game against North Carolina- Asheville Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 124-49 giving Pearl his 100th victory.
  9. North Carolina-Asheville coach Eddie Biedenbach talks to his team during a timeout in the first half of a NCAA college game against Tennessee Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 124-49.
  10. Tennessee's Scotty Hopson shoots for three points during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina-Asheville Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.
  11. Tennessee's J.P. Prince, right, goes for a dunk against North Carolina-Asheville's D.J. Cunningham during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.
  12. North Carolina-Asheville's Terrence Turner saves the ball from going out of bounds during the first half of a NCAA college game against Tennessee Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn.

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