--- title: Holiday Happenings This Weekend description: If you're spending this week in Charleston, then you're sure to have a very merry time! With lots of holiday events taking place over the weekend, it will be easy to find yourself immersed in the magic of the season! 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With lots of holiday events taking place over the weekend, it will be easy to find yourself immersed in the magic of the season! Here are a handful of the wonderful events available for you to enjoy. ![house-at-night-556x396](https://www.charleston.me/hs-fs/hubfs/house-at-night-556x396.jpg?width=556&name=house-at-night-556x396.jpg) Photo from [https://www.draytonhall.org/event/2021-candlelight-tours-of-drayton-hall/](https://www.draytonhall.org/event/2021-candlelight-tours-of-drayton-hall/)  ### Candlelight Tours of Drayton Hall  Come experience [Drayton Hall](https://www.draytonhall.org/event/2021-candlelight-tours-of-drayton-hall/)- a gorgeous 18th century home- by candlelight! This is a fantastic way to hear about Charleston's rich history and experience a colonial home from a non-modernized perspective. After your tour, enjoy a warm drink! Tours will be available December 17 and 18 by [reservation](https://47914.blackbaudhosting.com/47914/005-Candlelight-Tour-16Jan2021) only. Tickets will be $45 for non-members.  ### A Christmas Carol Reading  Is it really Christmas without Charles Dickens' *A Christmas Carol? * On December 18, come see English actor James Dyne take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in an engaging performance of the Christmas classic. Tickets are $15-$20. Find out more at: [https://travelingliterarytheater.com/](https://travelingliterarytheater.com/)  ![joshua-doherty-m1t9qtioST8-unsplash](https://www.charleston.me/hs-fs/hubfs/joshua-doherty-m1t9qtioST8-unsplash.jpg?width=3022&name=joshua-doherty-m1t9qtioST8-unsplash.jpg) ### Cookie Decorating in The Library Join The Restoration Hotel in The Library for a fun gingerbread [cookie decorating event](https://therestorationhotel.com/event/cookie-decorating-the-port/)! $5 per person will get you all of the supplies you need to create cookie masterpieces. Check it out on December 18!  ![Elf_Web_Updated](https://www.charleston.me/hs-fs/hubfs/Elf_Web_Updated.jpg?width=420&name=Elf_Web_Updated.jpg) Photo from [https://charlestonstage.com/shows-and-tickets/elf-the-musical](https://charlestonstage.com/shows-and-tickets/elf-the-musical)  ### Elf the Musical  If you love the film *Elf*, then you'll love this musical interpretation of the story! Join Buddy the Elf as he leaves Santa's workshop and searches for his true identity in New York City. Performances are being offered through December 19. Find out more (and buy tickets!) at: [https://charlestonstage.com/shows-and-tickets/elf-the-musical](https://charlestonstage.com/shows-and-tickets/elf-the-musical)  ### Candlelight Orchestra Christmas Concert  Enjoy a unique Christmas experience in Charleston- come see the [Candlelight Orchestra](https://www.candlelightorchestra.com/) at historic South Carolina Society Hall! This internationally-touring orchestra puts on beautiful, moving shows. Even those who aren't typically fans of classical music will find themselves in awe as the music surges and candlelight flickers, filling the historic venue with pure magic. There will be two shows on December 19. 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