Christmas in Charleston

Gullah spirituals concerts. Holiday shopping strolls. Special Lowcountry made stocking stuffers. Make this Christmas memorable with a trip to Charleston, named one of the best places to visit during the holidays by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Discover merry ways to celebrate with seasonal dining, shopping, events, tours, gift ideas, and hotel packages by visiting ChristmasinCharleston.com, our online holiday guide.

The Christmas in Charleston 2014 Advent Calendar kicks off on December 1. Bookmark the page and check back daily to reveal all 25 tips and treats from the area’s local tastemakers, shop owners, attractions, restaurants, and tour operators!

Highlights of the 2014 Christmas in Charleston Virtual Advent Calendar include:

+ A festive DIY decorating tip from noted event planner Tara Guérard, named one of Vogue’s Top 5 Star Wedding Planners in 2014

+ A delicious (and surprising!) holiday recipe from Heritage, Chef Sean Brock’s New York Times best-selling cookbook

+ A downloadable pass good for complimentary parking at select city-owned downtown parking garages

+ A tradition-steeped eggnog recipe from Brooks Reitz, owner of Jack Rudy Cocktail Company

Click here to visit the Christmas in Charleston 2014 Advent Calendar.

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The magic of #ChristmasInCharleston at @thecharlestonplace ✨ There’s nothing better 🥰 From the snowfall experience to the train display, the Festival of Trees, letters to & visits with Santa, holiday shopping & cocktails at The Thoroughbred Club - we’d never miss a visit to The Charleston Place during the most wonderful time of the year. #ExploreCharleston

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