Need help in finding that perfect little piece of South Carolina to give your friends and relatives this year? Have we got a list for you!
Our Insider experts scoured the state, looking for holiday gifts to celebrate all the wonderful things about South Carolina.
Whether you're looking for golf items, crafts, food or are buying for children, we've got a taste or experience for you.
Christmas, South Carolina style: "The Twelve Days of Christmas in South Carolina," by South Carolina resident Melinda Long and illustrated by Tatiana Mai-Wyss, is a perfect children's holiday book. It offers a glimpse into South Carolina's history and traditions, with colorful illustrations. You can find the book at Barnes and Noble and other bookstores throughout the state.
Get Croakies: Here is a way to keep your sunglasses around your neck in South Carolina style. Croakies are worn by kids and adults in South Carolina. (We've heard them referred to as a "must-have Southern accessory.") The Palmetto Shop has them with the state tree and moon symbol in colors from the traditional South Carolina-flag blue to pink and Clemson orange to camo. Buy them at the shop, located at 1416 Bluff Road, Columbia or order online. The shop has all sorts of South Carolina motif gear, from shirts and hats to glassware and dishes.
Carowinds pass: Kids can't get enough of Carowinds amusement park -- the Thrill Capital of the Southeast. With a season pass, they can visit as often as they like.
GoTeam!: College sports are huge in South Carolina, with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the Clemson Tigers leading the way. Fan gear, from hats and T-shirts to ties and belts, can be found all over the state, making a great Christmas present for the sports fan.
Cookie time: Have some holiday cookie baking planned this season? Cookie cutters in the shape of the palmetto tree and crescent moon let you celebrate South Carolina and enjoy some tasty sugar cookies. You'll find the cutters at the Cotton Mill Exchange gift shop at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. The museum shop offers all sorts of gifts with a South Carolina theme, from grits and rice to ornaments and clothing.