9 Reasons Christmas In South Carolina Is The Absolute Best

South Carolinians celebrate the holidays in many ways but one common thread among us all is knowing that South Carolina is the best place on Earth to celebrate Christmas. Aside from the unifying notions of family, faith and the reason for the season, there are some really cool reasons that Christmas in South Carolina is the absolute best.

1. South Carolina is usually blessed with mild weather for Christmas.

2. You're almost guaranteed you won't have to dig your car out of several feet of snow before you can go anywhere on Christmas Day.

3. Yet, there are always those conflicting hopes for snow and for a day of sunbathing on the beach. Would you be happy with either?

4. Secretly I'm hoping to spend some time at my secret reflecting spot at the beach on Christmas Day - if I can get this guy to move....

5. Christmas in South Carolina always means lots of Light Festivals you can enjoy like this one in Sumter (Swan Lake)...

...and this one on James Island (Festival of Lights at James Island County Park).

6. Without a doubt, a green sunny Christmas has its merits...

7. ...you don't have to get all bundled up for Christmas mass...

8. ...and you can even play golf on Christmas Day - if you want.

9. Christmas in the Palmetto State means holiday parades in the streets...

...and in the water.

BONUS REASON: Christmas in South Carolina, no matter the temperature, means you can still burn your yule log all night on Christmas Eve - even if you have to turn on the air conditioner!

Without a doubt, South Carolina is the place to be this - and every - Christmas. What did you think of our reasons why South Carolina is the best place to celebrate Christmas? Did we miss anything? You can add them in the comments below.