South Carolina’s Holiday Gift Guide

This year, supporting local businesses will be especially important during the holidays. Rather than purchasing from the big-box stores, here are ways to support local communities throughout South Carolina with unique gift items that will be cherished for years to come (or consumed within the week!).

For the foodie: 

  • One of Downtown Spartanburg’s most-popular spots, Blue Moon Specialty Foods(link is external) has popular Carolina BBQ gift sets, featuring signature sauces and rubs, along with holiday snack tins, and custom Handcrafted in the Hub City gift packs. All can be ordered online(link is external) with delivery straight to your doorstep.
  • Give the sweetest gift of the season with a Young Plantations’ Seventh Heaven collectible tin featuring seven pecan flavor varieties (two pounds worth!) – from double-dipped chocolate to cinnamon glazed and chocolate peanut butter toffee. Available to purchase on their website(link is external).
  • No holiday celebration would be complete without a traditional fruit cake. The Monks of Mepkin Abbey(link is external) in Moncks Corner prepare a limited number of fruit cakes each year, and are available to ship nationwide via their website(link is external).
  • Known for their flavorful handmade blends that range from all purpose to to Cajun to cinnamon sugar, Black-owned seasoning company Sprinkle This Seasoning(link is external) provides an authentic taste of the South and the African diaspora. Can be purchased online(link is external) and shipped across the U.S.

For the entertainer: 

  • A labor of love for the Boggs Brothers, Palmetto Distillery(link is external) produces South Carolina’s First Legal Moonshine, Palmetto Whiskey, and Darius Rucker’s Backstage Whiskey. Their moonshine, Palmetto Whiskey, Backstage Whiskey, ready-to-drink cocktails, and mixers are all available to purchase through their website(link is external).
  • The Charleston-based Estelle Colored Glass(link is external), is known for their handcrafted luxury glassware that is available in a variety of chíc colors. Although vintage-inspired, the cake stands and stemware have a refined and modern aesthetic that will be a welcome addition to any home décor. Mix and match the pastel and jewel toned glasses or keep it monochromatic to customize the perfect gift for your favorite hostess

For the fashionista: 

  • Grit & Grace(link is external) out of Charleston, South Carolina, creates jewelry holders made of recycled oyster shells and other gifts, including oyster jewelry dishes(link is external), keychains, earrings, necklaces and more, all while supporting a good cause.(link is external) “In an effort to keep the earth beautiful: Grit & Grace recycles and returns 10 oyster shells to the sea for each 1 item purchased, helping replenish local reefs and restore Charleston’s shorelines.” Shipping is offered across the country.

For the traveler: 

  • Put the pedal to the metal and drift around corners behind the wheel of some of BMW’s top-performing cars at the BMW Performance Center(link is external). With an off-road course showing off the locally-made X Series’ capabilities, and an unforgettable track experience, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience for even your most discerning giftee.
  • Give the gift of fresh air and outdoors this year with a South Carolina State Parks Pass, available for purchase online(link is external) and good to discover all of South Carolina’s 47 scenic state parks.

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