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Daniel Island Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Festivities – Charleston, SC

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Prepare to Christmas 2007The Daniel Island Holiday Festival returns to the Family Circle Cup Tennis Center this holiday season – great holiday shopping, entertaining performances and tons of food and beverages.

The Holiday Festival will come alive with bargains galore and a vast assortment of unique gifts for the whole family! Visitors will have the opportunity to complete all of their holiday shopping in one convenient location. There will also be dance and musical performances throughout the day, including evening performances by Robin Harris & Friends and Plane Jane.

Visit www.danielislandholidayfestival.com for up-to-date event information including a shopping directory, complete schedule of events and more. The Daniel Island Holiday Festival is a free event and open to the general public.

Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Market Pavilion Hotel – Charleston, SC

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IndividualisticAmong the most inspirational events of the season promises to be Market Pavilion Hotel’s Third Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony that will take place in the hotel lobby on Thursday, December 4 at 5 p.m. with hotel guests, neighbors and friends of the hotel all welcome. In addition to Santa arriving via horse-drawn carriage and “checking in” to the hotel for the holiday season, representatives from The Salvation Army also will be present. All attendees will be invited to bring an unwrapped child’s toy as well, which will be donated to The Salvation Army. With egg nog, spiced cider, roasted chestnuts and a sumptuous display of holiday “Sugar & Spice” for all to enjoy, the evening promises to be very festive.

For more information call 843-723-0500 or visit www.marketpavilion.com

Movies at the Museum: The Polar Express – Charleston, SC

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film stripKick off the season with this new holiday classic movie and a craft for kids. This magical holiday tale tells of a young boy who still wants to believe in Santa even though his friends have “grown out of it.” His faith is rewarded when a steam train pulls up to his house and escorts him to the North Pole to meet Santa. The cutting-edge “motion capture process” used to film this story allows the real life actors to drive the emotions and movements of the animated characters. Reservations are strongly recommended for this event – call 722-2996 x264 or online at www.charlestonmuseum.org. RATED G.
FREE for Museum members and FREE with admission ($10/adults, $5/children, under 3 free)

Charleston Sleigh Ride Aboard The Thriller

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Feliz Natal!Christmas in Charleston is a magical time and it has just gotten better. THRILLER Charleston announces its’ plans for a Charleston Sleigh Ride. In the month of December, THRILLER will transform itself from a fast thrill ride to a leisurely holiday excursion perfect for couples and families looking to spend some time together.

The Sleigh Ride will begin after sun set and will travel around the harbor viewing the lights along James Island, Mt. Pleasant, Daniel Island and Charleston. While underway, the couples will be cuddled under a blanket for warmth, sipping hot chocolate from a spill proof mug, and listening to Christmas carols on the stereo system. Stories about Christmas in Charleston and holiday traditions will be shared. Don’t miss this exciting new addition to the holiday season.

Call 843-276-4203 or visit our website, www.thrillercharleston.com, for more information and to make reservations.

Boat Parade on the Yorktown Flight Deck – Charleston, SC

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Season's ColorsEnjoy the “best seat in the house” for the Charleston Harbor Boat Parade. Patriots Point is hosting a fun-filled family night with sweets & treats, toasty beverages, Reindeer games, face painting, pictures with Santa and the Polar Express down the pier. You’ll never guess how Santa will arrive to join us on the flight deck!

Contact Laura Langston, Event Development Coordinator (881-5984) for reservations and further information or visit our website www.patriotspoint.org Tickets are $15.00 per person ($12.50 each for Patriots Point members).