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Tis The Season To Be Jolly
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items Life is just too short not to enjoy all the joy the holidays bring. Here is my list of the best places to see the holiday spirit around the Greenville, SC area and other places around the south. Of course, the holidays wouldn't be complete without th...
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Holiday Lights & Festivities Worth Seeing
Holiday Movies
Holiday Songs
Holiday Cookies & Sweets
Holiday Lights & Festivities Worth Seeing
There is nothing more exciting than seeing a great display of holiday lights or going to a festivities. Here is a list I think are a must-see in and around the Greenville SC area and neighboring states. I've also included a few in other states that i...
Daytime or Nighttime The Biltmore in Ashville, NC is a must see!!! It is absolutely stunning and I can guarantee you won't be able to see everything in one visit. It is spectacular. The price is not cheap but the memories and experience are worth eve...
Christmas at Biltmore
Greenville SC has one of the prettiest downtowns in the country! It's beautiful year-round but during the holidays it just has a magical feel. Here are several holiday happenings around the town.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS | Greenville, SC - Official Website
The holiday light show is another must see that your entire family will enjoy. Children of all ages love the lights, the hot cocoa and the spirit of the holidays. It is the memories you make that make your holidays bright.
The Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park | Greenville SC
Helen, GA where it is always Christmas! The holiday season is a wonderful time to visit. I promise you - it will feel like you are in the middle of a Christmas Hallmark movie! Kids of all ages from 1-99 feel the Christmas spirit when they visit.
Helen Ga Christmas: 13 Reasons You Should Visit This Holiday Season (2023)
Charleston SC is a beautiful historic city that truly lights up during the holiday season! Its a must on your bucket list that the entire family will enjoy! It is breathtaking with lots of shops, great food and holiday cheer.
Annual Holiday Festival of Lights | Charleston Events & Charleston Event Calendar
If you find your way around North Myrtle Beach, Nights of a Thousand Candles is spectacular. Enjoy the splendor as you walk around and see the lights and hear the music…even the stubborn Scrooge will agree it does give you a tingle of holiday cheer.
Nights of a Thousand Candles | Murrells Inlet, SC 29576:5072
If you are close to Huntsville, AL the Galaxy of Lights is a must stop and see. Its a memory your kids will never forget whether you choose to walk or drive through and on certain nights you can even bring your furbaby to enjoy the holiday lights.
Galaxy Of Lights | Holiday Events In Huntsville, Alabama
Atlanta GA never disappoints from the shopping, to the diverse restaurants and even their holiday light displays. The Atlanta Botanical Garden with their Garden Lights and Holiday Night display is one you want to try and arrange in your schedule.
Atlanta Botanical Garden | Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
If you are lucky enough to be around the oldest city, St. Augustine Florida, be sure to make time to go and see the Nights of Lights Celebration. The tour includes the Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley ride around the historic district, caroling, hot cider...
Nights of Lights Celebration in St. Augustine
Pigeon Forge is great to visit all year but the holidays there really add the magic to the season. With so much to do, there is something for everyone in the family. The Winterfest lights tour is spectacular and one not to be missed.
Pigeon Forge Winterfest 2023-2024 | Events, Lights, Tours + More
Holiday Movies
There are so many great holiday movies I am sure I will leave one out but here are a few that have become a tradition in our home. Grab your popcorn and hot cocoa and enjoy a family movie night and truly take in the holiday season.
Whether you have the DVD, Blueray or stream it, Miracle on 34th Street is a classic holiday movie enjoyed year after year, generation after generation
Miracle on 34th Street
Hands Down, The Santa Claus is one of the best movies ever made. I like them all but nothing is as good as the first one. This movie has become a tradition in our home that we must watch or its not really the holiday season
The Santa Clause
Come On, You Have To Agree, The Holidays wouldn't be the Holidays without watching Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer. It's a Classic the whole family can enjoy together.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Oh My! I love Elf . It's a great way to just turn off all the stress of the holidays and it's funny and probably one of the best holiday movies of the century
'Elf' returning to select theaters for 20th anniversary ...
Our tradition is to start watching this right after Thanksgiving. It's not a typical holiday movie either and my girls 18 & 20 still love this movie, I mean what's not to love! It definitely is a top 10 holiday movie
Home Alone
Who doesn't love the Grinch? Ok, I know there are a few out there that don't but the Grinch is a huge part of Christmas and will never loose his popularity. BUT you have to watch the classic version, all the others just arent the same.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
This movie just makes me feel good when it comes on. I guess it takes me back to the excitement of the holidays when I was little. Whatever the reason I have to watch this every year.
Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas | Prime Video
Ok, This Movie should be in your holiday movie collection. If not, what are you doing? This is just one that you have to watch during the holidays.
A Christmas Story | Movies
Ok, I will say that this one might be for the grown up kids as young kids just don't get this movie. I think this is such a classic with it's funny and heartwarming story that remind us that the holidays are more about the gifts. Sometimes I think we...
It's a Wonderful Life
I couldn't forget the Nightmare Before Christmas as my kids watched this over and over and over again, so now, if I don't stream or watch it….is it really Christmas time?
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
I would be a liar if I said I didn't look forward to some of the Hallmark movies where its nice to just veg and binge on Hallmark Christmas movies.
Hallmark Christmas Movie Calendar 2023: The Full Schedule
Holiday Songs
I know the holiday songs start earlier and earlier but I still like to hear one or two in September. Here are the songs I recommend you listen too. I included lots of Genre so there is a song or two for everyone.
Of course, I like the Eagles and I know others sung this before, but it is one of my songs I play during the holidays
Eagles – Please Come Home for Christmas Lyrics
Mariah Carey is one of the most talented singers of all time and can hit notes others only dream about. Her “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has become one of the most played Christmas songs of all time
Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You
An All Time Favorite and so nostalgic. Reminds me of Christmas time when I was little, The Christmas Song, Merry Christmas To You is an all time favorite
Nat King Cole - "The Christmas Song" (1961)
When it comes to Christmas songs its hard to not go old school, and Burl Ives, Holly Jolly Christmas is wonderful
Here Are the Lyrics to Burl Ives' 'A Holly Jolly Christmas'
This is such a classic for the holidays and one I hope that people never forget!
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (Music Video)
Switched it up a bit, but couldn't forget this song as it was played on every radio station, Last Christmas has to be included in the holiday songs.
Wham! – Last Christmas Lyrics
One of my dad's favorites and so it is one of mine. This takes me back to my childhood where Christmas was all excitement and no stress.
Dean Martin - Let it Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Bing Crosby singing White Christmas is an all time favorite!
35 Surprising Facts About 'White Christmas' Movie & Cast
I love Michael Buble. His voice is amazing and this has become another top Christmas song of mine.
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (Lyrics)
If you haven't guessed, I am an ole school when it comes to Christmas songs, I truly believe they are hard to beat and few can portray the magic of Christmas like these songs and artist
Elvis Presley, Kane Brown - Blue Christmas (Official Audio)
Stepping out of the past and into today, Ariana has a beautiful voice and Santa Tell Me, is a top song for the holidays
Santa Tell Me - Single by Ariana Grande
Kelly is a favorite of mine, and she did a fabulous job with this song. Her voice is just magical and I don't think there is a song she couldn't sing.
Kelly Clarkson – Underneath the Tree Lyrics
Andy Williams was another singer I grew up listening to and his, The Holiday Season is fabulous
Andy Williams' 'Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season' Lyrics
Just a great song for the holidays and ones kids love!
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Jim Carrey insisted ... - Reddit
I believe this song is one of the best songs for Christmas and its one that is played over and over in my house.
Hallelujah
To this Day, This song by Gene Autrey just makes me happy happy and puts me in the Christmas Spirit.
Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
I have to say, I don't listen to this as much as I should because I really do feel the holidays when I listen to it but it is part of my holiday must listen to collection
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
For all the people in the warmer weather states, doesn't this song just add an extra touch to the holidays? I really like this song
The Beach Boys - Little Saint Nick
Faith Hill has a wonderful voice and I believe she sings this song the best. If you haven't listened to her version you really need to.
Mariah Carey wrote Faith Hill's "Where Are You Christmas?"
Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without Frank Sinatra!
Frank Sinatra - Jingle Bells
Hands Down, One of the Best Christmas Songs of All Time
[There's No Place Like] Home for the Holidays (1959 Version)
Have you ever had a holiday season without listening to The Little Drummer Boy? I haven't and I never
Little Drummer Boy by Pentatonix (Lyrics)
Frank Sinatra is an all time favorite and my ole school daughter just loves Frank too!
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Remastered 1999)
Unless you have been living under a rock, Frozen really made this song part of the season
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Lyrics
Oh how I miss the Carpenters and I am so glad I can listen to this song as many times as I want. It really is perfect for the holidays
The Story of... 'Merry Christmas Darling' by The Carpenters
I remember my parents singing this especially on Christmas Eve as the excitement of Santa's arrival over-took me.
Dean Martin – Baby, It's Cold Outside Lyrics
Such great memories this song brings back and my girls now 18 & 20 get excited by the lyrics, lol
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (with The B. Swanson ...
Taylor does have a beautiful voice and she did such a fantastic job I added it to my all time favorites even though I am not a Swiftie
Last Christmas
LOL, Can't Help It, I love this song and Yes, I am a kid at heart especially during the holidays.
I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS
I remember this as one of the first songs that wasn't cartoony like Rudolph. I guess it was the first songs that made me think and I can remember asking all kinds of questions. Funny how songs do that.
'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus': Jackson 5's Seasonal ...
I wasn't lying when I said I am ole school especially with holiday songs. Very few can beat the music of years past.
Bing Crosby - Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)
Probably one of my top 5 Christmas songs of all time. Everything about the song is sheer perfection
The Temptations - Silent Night
Besides Bing, No ONE besides Whitney could have nailed this song!
Do You Hear What I Hear - Whitney Houston
Holiday Cookies & Sweets
What is the Holidays without Holiday Cookies? I'm sharing a couple of what we have ever year and a few good recipes you may want to add to your holiday season.
Yes I still make the tollhouse cookies in my house. I have tried other recipes that were yummy but it is so hard to break a tradition you grew up with and now ones where my girls grab the tollhouse chips every time. Ghirardelli chips are also fantast...
Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies
What's not to like about peanut butter and chocolate? I just have to keep them away from the Mr. as he likes to take the hershey kisses off and leave the peanut butter cookie😠 You can also substitute some of the hershey kisses with rolos - also very...
Peanut Butter Blossoms
I know you might have a sugar cookie recipe you like more, but I swear by this one. I got a Betty Crocker Boys and Girls Cookbook for Christmas and I think I tried every recipe (well, mostly sweets) and everyone loved the sugar cookie recipe. It's on...
Betty Crocker's Sugar Cookies for Boys and Girls Recipe - Food.com
Oh My- Christmas Crack!! It is So Addictive and Makes a Great Homemade Gift or take to the office. I am sure its been around for awhile but a couple years ago, I found it through Tik Tok and had to try it…kinda wish I didn't find it. It's so addictiv...
Christmas Crack (Saltine Cracker Toffee)
My hubbies favorite cookie! I double the recipe so I can make plain oatmeal cookies too. You can ice them if you like. I also take two of the plain oatmeal cookies and make my own “Little Debbie” Oatmeal cream pies. So one recipe - 3 different sweets...
Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - Sally's Baking Addiction
I've been told about this recipe by several friends, however, I am not a fudge person so I haven't tried it but a small, small bite. It's good and I just wanted to share in case you are a fudge fan.
Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge
An easy shortbread cookie for your holiday sweets. I love a good shortbread cookie and my furbaby loves them too. So yes, I do share my cookie with him during the holidays.
Easy Christmas Shortbread Cookies