Christmas in the South - Holiday Festivals and Christmas Lights

By Sheridan Alexander, About.com Guide

Lights Before Christmas - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Columbia, South Carolina
November 17 – December 30, 2012
Closed November 22, December 24 and 25 - Schedule subject to change.

Celebrating 25 years of South Carolina's largest and longest running holiday tradition, Lights Before Christmas presents dazzling light displays of almost one million lights, featuring everything from splashing elephants to a dancing tree and nightly snowfalls. A few highlights include:

• Music in Motion Lights Spectacular
  
• Nightly visits with Santa through December 23
  
• Roasted marshmallows at the cozy Jingle Bell Bonfire and warming hot chocolate or coffee to top off the experience available for purchase

Parents, remember to pack a camera to take photographs of your children with Santa.

Additional Information - For additional information about tickets, directions and more, visit the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Website.

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