December Holiday Happenings in Charleston
This time of year I always hear people saying how stressed out they are from the holidays and how many things that they have to do. That’s one way of looking at things. We need to stop and enjoy some of the activities and fun things there are to do especially here in Charleston.
The Joseph Manigault House will be dressed the 6th-31st with live plant decorations typical of the 19th century. The Charleston Garden Club will be decorating.
Marion Square will be the downtown headquarters for all things holiday. Children’s choirs, storytelling and a visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elf assistants at the North Pole Mailbox are available. Don’t miss the fun daily from the 7th through the 23rd. FREE
The Men’s Chorus will present its 14th Annual Christmas Concert on the 21st at the Citadel at 5 pm. Take a break and enjoy this group.
Chanukah in the Square 2008 will be marked from 4-6pm on the 21st as the first night of Chanukah is celebrated.
Need something else to do? You could try to fit in some of the holiday theatre running throughout the month. The Christmas Carol, a Ghost Story of Christmas is Charleston Stage’s original adaptation returning to the C of C’s Sottile Theatre. Then, there’s the hilarious Inspecting Carol written by Tony Award winning Broadway Director, Daniel Sullivan at the Footlight Players Theatre. The Charleston Christmas Special, a two hour musical variety show, is at the Charleston Music Hall. One performance only, A Child’s Christmas in Wales will be at the Circular Congregational Church the23rd at 7 pm.
And there’s always the Christmas lights at the James Island County Park. You can ride through with your family and enjoy the beautiful display of lights and forget the stress and realize the magic of the season.
Ring in 2009 at the elegant Black and White Ball will be held New Year’s Eve as the Sanctuary at Kiawah presents New Year’s Eve in High Style.
Don’t forget about the hopping John for luck and the collards for money on New Year’s Day! If this is a new tradition for you here’s a recipe for both Hoppin John and Collards. Hoppin John and Collard Greens
We hope that you have a joyous holiday season and no matter which day you may call your special one, that you end this year with love in your heart and peace in your soul. We hope that your new year is filled health, happiness.
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