It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas

With the holidays quickly approaching, the historic village of Cheraw is preparing for an exciting Christmas season. Decorated with holiday wreaths, garlands and festive lights, Cheraw becomes a magical setting as the town begins its month long celebration.

Sponsored jointly by the Town of Cheraw, the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce, and the Cheraw Merchants Association, the holiday festivities offer a full range of activities, with highlights including horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, caroling, and a holiday concert at Old St. David's Church.

The merrymaking highlights Cheraw as the quintessential small town, representing well the longing for a simpler time. The image and character of Cheraw has changed little over the years, thanks to the great care and affection of its residents. It is that special ambience which makes Cheraw so attractive during the holidays and a destination all year long.

Listed below are some highlights you are sure to enjoy throughout the holidays:

Cheraw Christmas Parade • Saturday, November 22, 2008 • 11:00 a.m. • Downtown Cheraw.

The Children's Playhouse Theatre presents puppeteer Hobey Ford with his show "Animalia" • Saturday, November 22, 2008 • Immediately following the Christmas Parade • The Theatre on the Green, Market Street • $3.00 per person • Contact the Cheraw Arts Commission at 843.537.8420 for more info.

Holly Days Festival • Saturday, November 22, 2008 • 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m. • Handmade items, needlecraft, goodies and decorations • St. David's School, 420 Market Street • Call 843.537.0544 for more info • Free.

Burr Art Gallery (located at the Cheraw Community Center on the corner of Second and Powe Streets) • November, Patz and Mike Fowle, ceramics and sculpture • December, Children’s Christmas Cards • The gallery is open 9:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday-Friday • Free.

Cheraw Arts Commission Children's Pre-School Series presents "Holly & the Snowman" by Porkchop Productions • Tuesday, December 2 at 10:30 a.m. • Theatre on the Green • Contact the Cheraw Arts Commission at 843.537.8420 for more info.

Santa at Centennial Park (corner of Market and Second Streets) • Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. • December 4, 5, 6 • December 11,12,13 • December 18,19, & 20 • Free.

Christmas Carriage Rides (depart from Centennial Park at the corner of Market and Second Streets) Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5:30-9:00 p.m. • December 4, 5, 6 • December 11,12,13 • December 18,19, & 20 • Enjoy a horse drawn ride through Cheraw's beautiful historic district. • Holiday lights and jingling bells add to the festive evening. • For more info, call 843.537.8425 • Small fee charged.

"Of Kings and Joyful Noises" • Songs of the Season • Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. • The Cheraw Arts Commission presents a collection of Christmas music by Danny and June Infantino on classical guitar and flute. • Historic Old St. David's Church, Church Street • Contact 843 537.8420. • Cheraw Arts Commission members $7, non-members $9.

Cheraw's On Stage Theatre Group presents the comedy, “Christmas Belles” • December 18-21, 2008 • Theatre on the Green.