How to celebrate a Carolina Christmas, no matter where you are
Want to send a unique, only-from-South Carolina gift to that special someone this year? From trimming the tree to goodies you can eat, look no further: we have some SC gift ideas for you.
Ornaments
SC State Museum’s Cotton Mill Exchange has the classic Palmetto and Crescent on a blue background, boxed for gift giving. $12
The official 2017 Christmas in Columbia ornament, available through the Babcock Center, depicts Columbia’s Main Street. All proceeds from the sale of the ornament benefit people with lifelong disabilities supported at the Babcock Center. $15
Clothing
One of the most iconic buildings in Columbia is Adluh Flour Mill in the Vista. Now you can wear a t-shirt with a picture of the mill on the back. Available in a range of sizes and colors, $15.
Whether your guy is a diehard Clemson or Carolina fan, he can show his colors — and love for South Carolina — with a colorful necktie. Orange and purple or garnet and black (as well as some other color combinations) available at the SC State Museum’s Cotton Mill Exchange. $35.
Food
Got loved ones or good friends that have moved away and want a taste of home? There is an abundance of South Carolina products out there that can make up a great care package. Here are a sampling:
Anson Mills has grits and Carolina Gold rice. At Rosewood Market or www.ansonmills.com
The Congaree Milling Co. has grits, cornmeal, flour and polenta. At Rosewood Market or thecongareemillingcompany.com
Blenheim Ginger Ale. Who doesn’t love a bottle of #5? Ship some, or a Blenhiem t-shirt, to someone spicy. www.shopblenheimgingerale.com
Speaking of spicy... a bottle of Spicy Blueberry Vodka Glaze from Meet Your Cremator will add some extra flavor to drinks, dressings or desserts. www.meetyourcremator.com/store
Or you can go with one of the first hot sauces from Columbia, Trenholm Venom from Palmetto Pepper Potions. pepperpotions.com/shop/
A South Carolina Peanut Sampler from Uptown on Main, with nuts grown in Hartsville, is a great snacking choice!
Wrap it up with a pack of Two Brothers Jerky (we kinda like the Famously Hot Beef Jerky), www.twobrothersjerky.com
This story was originally published December 11, 2017 at 9:45 AM.