Celebrate with a meal that includes all your favorite side dishes. | Photo provided by ByrdHouse PR
Soon, families across the Lowcountry will be giving thanks — and with that, some will also partake in classic Thanksgiving debates. Topics for this annual discourse can includedefending your predictions for Thanksgiving football games, choosing the best float featured in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, if you call that classic bread-based side stuffing or dressing, or whether marshmallow or a brown sugar crumble should top the sweet potato casserole.
Because we’re like one big happy family here at CHStoday, we’re having our own debate to settle the proper way to pronounce pecan.
No matter how you say it, we can agree the nuts make a delicious pie.
Graphic by CHStoday + photo via Unsplash
Pee-CAN vs. Puh-KAHN
Did you know? “Pecan” is a word of Algonquin origin that was used to describe “all nuts requiring a stone to crack.”
Now when it comes to the pronunciation of the nut, 52.4% of our readers say pee-CAN, while 43.7% prefer puh-KAHN, the 3.9% don’t have a preference.
Order a pecan pie from a Charleston restaurant — several spots are still accepting orders.
Aquarium Aglow | Through Monday, Dec. 30 | Times vary | South Carolina Aquarium | $25+ | Enjoy a dazzling light spectacular complete with a unique Santa encounter.
Charleston Classic 2024 | Friday, Nov. 22, Sunday, Nov. 24 | Times vary | TD Arena | $30+ | Catch one game or several at this annual basketball tournament hosted in the heart of downtown.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Creative Arts Workshop - Disco Ball Coasters | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Park Circle Community Building, North Charleston | $20 | Local artist Molly Carey will lead participants step-by-step through creating a disco ball-themed coaster set.
Christmas Tree Festival | Through Sunday, Nov. 24 | 12-6 p.m. | Boone Hall Plantation, Mount Pleasant | Free | Kick off the holiday season with a variety of activities for the whole family.
Southeast Crab Feast | 2-4:30 p.m. | Wannamaker Park, North Charleston | $18+ | Prepare for all-you-can-eat blue crabs, fish + chips, music, and a family-friendly environment.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Sunday Brunch Sushi Class | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewery, Mount Pleasant | $60 | Don’t miss out on this culinary adventure that combines traditional sushi techniques with creative brunch flavors.
HOBCAW BREWING OYSTER ROAST! | 1-4 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing Company, Mount Pleasant | $40 | Enjoy all the local oysters you can handle.
Sit, stay, and play to support the Charleston Animal Society at Paws in the Park. | Photos provided by Charleston Animal Society
Get ready to raise the woof. Paws in the Park presented by Crews Subaru — Charleston Animal Society’s biggest community fundraising event of the year — returns to Brittlebank Park tomorrow, Nov. 23.
From 12-4 p.m., bring the whole family (including your furry friends) to celebrate Charleston Animal Society’s 150th Anniversary and enjoy:
Restoration Hardware could soon call the corner of East Bay and Queen Streets home. The owners of the Wagener Building, a three-story vacant downtown building, signed a 15-year lease with the international luxury retailer. (The Post and Courier)
Civic
The City of Charleston is gifting you free two-hour parking for your downtown holiday shopping. Take advantage of this perk starting one week from today, Friday, Nov. 29, until Tuesday, Dec. 31. See the participating garages + how to get your Holiday Parking Voucher.
Travel + Leisure has released its list of The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2025. Once again, Charleston has been named one of the places you should visit. The Holy City’s International African American Museum, inaugural Food & Wine Classic, The Dunlin, and future The Cooper Hotel were all touted.
Seasonal
Sippin’ Santa is coming to town. Prohibition will be transformed into a holiday pop-up bar beginning next Friday, Nov 29. The festive cocktails will be delivered in signature Christmas mugs and glassware. Pro tip: Keep an eye out for holiday-inspired bites. (Holy City Sinner)
Sports
The Town of Mount Pleasant dedicated a court at its tennis complex in honor of Shelby Rogers, a soon-to-be inductee into the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame. Mayor Will Haynie presented Rodgers with a Key to the Town, commemorating her achievements and Mount Pleasant roots.
Asked
What locally-owned business will you be shopping at for Small Business Saturday? Let us know your favorite Holy City small business for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter. Bonus points if you share what items you’re excited to buy.
Holiday
Explore Charleston and Southern Living are busy decking the halls for Illumination Charleston on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This unforgettable experience at the Charleston Visitors Center features a curated holiday market, special guests, demonstrations, and more. See the schedule + reserve tickets.*
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✨ Sea turtle update:Quiche, the juvenile green sea turtle taken in after being struck by a boat, has recovered from a full amputation of its front left flipper. Quiche is looking like a brand-new turtle just in time for the holiday season. Be sure to check out The Sea Turtle Care Center when you’re at Aquarium Aglow.
