Christmas in South Carolina, Charleston, Columbia, Events & Holiday Festivals

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Christmas in South Carolina A lovely mix of modern and old-fashioned traditions, the holidays in South Carolina include everything from Charleston's "big city - bright lights" extravaganza to a look back at 19th century Southern Christmas customs.

Take a look at major events kicking off the holiday season throughout the state ...

Charleston Holiday Festival of Lights - Millions of lights ablaze in a three-mile driving tour of almost 600 holiday displays, plus attractions along the way including Santa's Village, train rides, carousel rides and lots more.

The Carolina Opry Christmas Special - The annual holiday spectacular in Myrtle Beach with information on this year's schedule, ticket purchase, preview photos and video.

Plantation Yuletide - Charleston's Middleton Place decked out for the holidays including exhibitions of 19th century Christmas traditions, carriage rides and tours of the museum.

Hollywild Animal Park Holiday Lights Safari - Check out this year's schedule for the annual drive-thru of dazzling Christmas lights, herds of wild animals and entry to the Enchanted Deer Forest in Wellford.

Governor's Carolighting - The official lighting of South Carolina's official Christmas tree at the State House in Columbia, with an entertainment extravaganza including band music, singing and caroling.

Holiday Lights On The River - Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia comes alive in a blaze of sparkling light displays plus family-friendly fun including hayrides, craft activities and visits with Santa.

Ashtabula Christmas Candlelight Tour - Join reenactors for a look back at a 19th century Christmas including period decorations, music and refreshments.

Sumter's Fantasy of Lights - A million lights illuminating Swan Lake-Iris Gardens with visits to Santa, holiday entertainment, plus more information on the Sumter Poinsettia Festival.

Christmas Tree Farms in Southeastern South Carolina - Precut and pick-your-own Christmas tree farms throughout the region with contact details, driving directions.

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