Charleston Living Magazine Nov-Dec 2021

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Christmas Tree
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Holiday Fashion
Turn Heads this Season
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Inspired
Holiday Table
Settings
Toys
for Tots
‘Tis the Season
It can be hard to embrace the
holiday season when in Charleston, the
weather can be mild on any given December
day, and Santa sandcastles are more common
than Frosty. For those who find it hard to get
into the holiday spirit, this issue is for you.
We’ve got something for everyone to
make the most of the upcoming season in
these pages—whether you’re hosting for the
holidays, interested in taking in the wonder
of holiday light displays, or even if you prefer
to cozy up with a brand new read.
We have holiday table inspirations on
page 62—our favorite feature each year—
and a unique way to decorate your home for
the holidays (Hint: use mirrors you already
have hanging on the wall for an extra “wow”
factor—see page 60).
We’ve included our annual gift guide
from local stores and restaurants for the perfect
person on your list. We hope it will help
make the holidays less stressful - and maybe
inspire you to grab an item or two for your
own stocking.
Holiday events are back, and we have a
detailed calendar starting on page 24, which
includes many holiday-inspired favorites
to bring some holiday cheer, including the
Sound of Charleston special holiday singing
performance—followed by cookies and cider—inside
the beautifully-decorated Congregational
Circular Church in Charleston.
Speaking of events, our holiday fashion
spread on page 70 will ensure you are the
best dressed at all your holiday gatherings,
from black tie events to incredibly glam
looks for a New Year’s Eve celebration or a
memorable holiday meal.
A special feature this year is our profile
of the Lebanon Christmas Tree Farm,
a must-see working Christmas tree farm in
Ridgeville that has been welcoming families
to choose and cut their own trees since the
mid-1980s. Be sure to check out their weekend
Santa’s village complete with hot cider
and cocoa. Each letter to Santa “mailed” at
the farm gets a hand-written reply!
Lastly, there’s nothing better than giving
back during the holidays.
On page 48, we profile the local Toys
for Tots organization, which accepts donations
of new toys for children to open on
Christmas Day, and on page 50, we delve
into the Dragon Boat Charleston organization’s
Festival of Trees holiday fundraiser,
which supports cancer survivors.
‘Tis the season to be merry however
you like, and I hope you find inspiration and
joy in these pages.
Jenny Peterson
Managing Editor
editor@charlestonlivingmag.com
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