Christmas In Pendleton SC

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Last updated: 01/15/2012

Holidays In The Village In Pendleton South Carolina

Our little historic town of Pendleton SC is busy with many Christmas Events. Although I have a Squidoo page which includes the Pendleton Happenings, I felt that I needed to make a separate page just for the Christmas Season. 


Through the years, this time of the year in Pendleton has been known as Christmastime In Olde Pendleton and also Holidays In The Village.  It all begins the week after Thanksgiving with the Tree Lighting Ceremony and continues until Christmas.


Pendleton is a wonderful destination for your Christmas Shopping and Dining and we invite you to join us in a beautiful relaxing atmosphere where the Spirit of Christmas abounds. Let's all try very hard to support our local businesses!


Thinking about the Holidays in Pendleton inspired me to write the little poem below.



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Schedule Of Events For Pendleton SC

December 2011

Enjoy Shopping and Dining in Pendleton!

Nov 26 - Sat - Holiday Gift Market on the square 10 to 4

Dec 1 Thursday -Tree Lighting On The Village Green 6 pm

Dec 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11 Re-enactment - Ashtabula The Beginning

Dec 2,3,4,9,10,11 - A Christmas Story - CLT

Dec 3 - Holiday Golf Benefit at Woodhaven

Dec 3 - FFA Trail Ride at Oxford Farm

Dec 3, 10, 17 Christmas Market on the Village Green 10 to 4

Dec 10, 11 Trotting Round The Tree Horse Show -Garrison Arena

Dec 11 Christmas Program 11 am Pendleton United Methodist Church

Dec 11 Christmas Market 1 to 4

Dec 11 Christmas Parade 3pm

Dec 13 Birthday Party for Jane Edna Hunter w/book signing 6 pm

Dec 14 Movie on the Front Lawn - First Baptist Church of Pendleton - 6:30 to 7:30

Christmas Tree Lighting in Pendleton SC - Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 6 pm

on the beautiful, historic Village Green in Pendleton SC

Christmas Tree Lighting in Historic Pendleton SC

Pendleton Christmas Tree Lighting Program Dec 1, 2011 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tequilla Stokes, Linda Allen and Sheron Sweeney. Vocal Trio (Rocking' Around the Christmas Tree, Christmas in Dixie, Pat-a-pan)

The Riverside Middle School 8th Grade Chorus, Kayla Maw directing ( Carol of the Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas.)

The Riverside Middle School Band (selected members) , Maggie Walters, Directing
*Brock Horton, alto saxophone: Silent Night arr. Amtmann/Patzold
*Michael Holley, trumpet: We Wish You a Merry Christmas arr. Michael Sweeney
*Emily Claypool and Madison Ladines, flute: A Holly Jolly Christmas arr. Michael
Sweeney

*Emily Claypool and Lelia Rice, flute; Sarah Rogers and Rachel Saville, clarinet;
Kyla Whitman, bass clarinet; Brock Horton, alto saxophone; Gabriel Bryant, trumpet;
E Long, tuba; Natalie Ramirez, percussion: Frosty the Snowman arr. Michael
Sweeney

The Clemson Little Theatre - Preview of "A Christmas Story" Robert Hammond, Directing.
Lydia Coffey vocal solo "Joyful, Joyful" Lydia is an 8th grader at Riverside Middle School. She is the daughter of Staff Sergeant Bradley and Rebecca Coffey. She has been singing for five years
Daniel Pasker, The Night Before Christmas (a dramatic reading), Daniel is a Clemson University student majoring in Production Studies and Business. He is a director, actor, singer, and dancer.

Grace Hickman, Darmela Maddex -Clarinet Duet "Joy to the World", "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful

Pendleton Elementary School Chorus, Nicole Ladd, Directing
Taylor Batson, Mileah Meyer, and Rachael Frady - Winter Wonderland
John Ammons and James Reed - Jingle Bell Rock
All will sing Christmas Tree Feud

7:30: Introduction of Sandra Gantt by Mayor Hayes and Lighting of the Tree

Santa and Ms. Claus will arrive to visit with the children.

YouTube Video of the 2011 Tree Lighting

Wonderful crowd, great entertainment, hot cider and cookies and a visit from Santa

It was a perfect night in Pendleton SC on December 1 for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Christmas Tree Lighting 2011 in Pendleton SC
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Candlelight Christmas at Ashtabula

Sponsored by Pendleton Historic Foundation

Candlelight Christmas at Ashtabula

Visit Pendleton Historic Foundation's Website for more information:

Pendleton Historic Foundation Website

Pendleton FFA Trail Ride at Oxford Farm

December 3, 2011

Pendleton FFA Trail Ride at Oxford Farm

Click flyer to be directed to the Pendleton FFA fan page on FaceBook

Join the Fun and Enter the Pendleton Christmas Parade

Complete this form to enter - click the reindeer head to go to the Town of Pendleton website

Christmas Parade in Pendleton SC

Click form to go directly to the Town of Pendleton website

Pendleton Christmas Parade December 11, 2011 at 3 pm

Christmas Parade Raindate: Dec 18

Christmas Parade in Pendleton SC

Sandra Gantt - 2012 Grand Marshall

Pendleton Christmas Parade

Pendleton Christmas Parade

Christmas Market in Pendleton SC

on the beautiful, historic Village Green

Holiday Market in Pendleton SC

A Christmas Story

at Pendleton Playhouse

Clemson Little Theatre at the Pendleton PlayhouseA Christmas Story
by Jean Shepherd
directed by David Holland
Auditions: Oct 15 (11 AM); Oct 16 (3 PM)
Production: Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2011
Sponsored by Sterling House

The Clemson Little Theatre
Pendleton Playhouse
214 S. Mechanic Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
864-646-8100
Clemson Little Theatre Season 2011-2012

Mailing address:
The Clemson Little Theatre
P.O. Box 1625
Clemson, SC 29633

Click photo to go directly to the Clemson Little Theatre Website

A Christmas Story at Clemson Little Theatre

Call 864-646-8100 for tickets

A Christmas Story at Clemson Little Theatre

Holiday Golf Benefit at Woodhaven Golf Club in Pendleton SC

Enjoy Golf and help a needy family all at the same time!

Holiday Golf Benefit at Woodhaven Golf Club in Pendleton SC

Woodhaven Golf Club
215 Woodhaven Dr
Pendleton, SC 29670-9728
P: (864) 646-9511
F: (864) 646-3030

Be a Hole Sponsor for just $25
This event raised approximately $1,500 to help a needy family and to help with the Christmas Gift Baskets for S.O.U.P. participants plus each player came with toys and gift cards in hand. Amazing! People are wonderful!

Trotting "Round the Tree Horse Show

Garrison Arena

Trotting 'Round the Tree Open Horse Show
Sponsor: Clemson Collegiate Horseman's Association
Location: Main Arena
Date:December 10-11
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free to Spectators
Contact: Savanna Coleman
Email: colema5@clemson.edu
Website:Trotting Round The Tree Horse Shoe at Garrison Arena

Open Show: English, Western Speed Events

Hunter/Jumper Show: Divisions from trotting rails through 3' open fences with equitation classses and flat classes as well

Dressage and combined training from intro through training level 4

Birthday Party for Jane Edna Hunter

December 13 at 6 pm Old Silver Spring Church

Jane Edna Hunter

Movie on the Front Lawn of First Baptist Church of Pendleton

Family Friendly Christmas Movie

Movie on the Front Lawn at First Baptist Church of Pendleton

You are invited to join us for an outdoor screening of family friendly Christmas shows on Wednesday, December 14th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or chair; we will provide popcorn and drinks. For more information, call 646-3913.
First Baptist Church of Pendleton Website

Christmas in Pendleton

by Nancy Hellams

Christmas In Pendleton, South Carolina
By
Nancy Hellams

Experiencing Christmas in a small Southern town
Is something I do every year that rolls around.
I look so forward to all the goings on
And am proud to call Pendleton SC my home.

We light the town tree in the middle of the square
It has been erected with oh such care
The candlelight ceremony just warms my heart
As I listen to participants do their part.

Singing Carols, drinking cider and eating cookies, too!
Are all things friends and neighbors are meant to do
The Christmas Spirit is in the air
At our little Village on the square!

I won't be going to a crowded mall
I will be shopping around the Farmers Hall
For there are quaint shops with gifts galore
Right under my nose - who could want for more!

I will join my friends for a special lunch
Or maybe even a Holiday Punch
We will laugh and talk on the Village Green
And listen to the Carolers as they sing!

Our Churches and Schools have special programs, too!
The Happenings around Pendleton are never few.
There is the Theatre with a seasonal play
And Historic Tours offered most any day!
Don't forget the Arena and the Christmas Market too
Oh me, Oh my - There is just so much to do!

The Christmas Parade is always fun
In this little town of Pendleton!
We welcome visitors from all around
So join us in our special town.

You can check it all out on my Squidoo
Marking your calendar with things to do
Pendleton is the place to be
Come for a visit and you will see!

Wishing you a joyful Holiday Season
As we remember the real reason
We celebrate this special time
In this wonderful town that I call mine!

White Lights for Pendleton SC

We are referring to the tiny Clear Lights

White Lights for Pendleton

This is coordinated by Pendleton Pride In Motion

A Drive Around the Historic Village Green in Pendleton SC

Pendleton is beautiful with all the white lights

Christmas Lights on Village Green in Pendleton SC
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Important Pendleton Links

Check out these websites for more information

Town of Pendleton SC
The town of Pendleton SC has much to offer especially during the holiday season.
Pendleton Historic Foundation
Check out more information about Christmas At Ashtabula Plantation and be sure to make your reservations.
Pendleton District Commission
The old Pendleton District is now Anderson, Oconee and Pickens Counties.
Tri County Technical College
Tri Co Tech will be the location for the Pendleton State of the Community. Don't miss this informative event.
Clemson Area Chamber
The Pendleton Area Council is part of the Clemson Area Chamber.
Garrison Arena
Check out the events going on at Garrison Arena.
Clemson Little Theatre at The Pendleton PlayHouse
Check out their schedule of wonderful plays on this website.
Pendleton Happenings
A calendar of events for Pendleton SC
Businesses in Pendleton SC
Listings of some of the businesses in Pendleton

Please Shop and Dine Locally in Pendleton

Excerpts from my "Doing Business In Pendleton" Blog

Click to go directly to blog

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Businesses at night around the Village Green in Pendleton SC

White lights really make our town shine!

Christmas Lights around the square in Pendleton SC
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Please check out the Pendleton Happenings on Squidoo

and remember to Shop and Dine Locally

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2009 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Scenes From The 2011 Tree Lighting in Pendleton SC

TD Bank serves cookies at Pendleton's Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thank you to everyone who donated cookies for this event and to TD Bank for serving them.

Christmas Tree Lighting in Pendleton SC

Wanda Batten of Ken Rowland State Farm serves up some mighty good cider

Thank you to everyone who contributed cider for this event.

Don Peppers - Prayer at Tree Lighting

Tequilla Stokes, Linda Allen and Sheron Sweeney entertain us again this year

singing Rocking Around the Christmas Tree, Christmas in Dixie and Pat-a-pan

and here they are singing Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

Tequilla Stokes, Linda Allen and Sheron Sweeney perform at the 2011 Tree Lighting in Pendleton SC
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Riverside Middle School 8th Grade Chorus

Kayla Maw directing

Riverside Middle School 8th grade chorus

The Riverside Middle School 8th Grade Chorus sange Carol of the Bells and We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Brock Horton, alto saxophone

Riverside Middle School Band

Brock Horton at Pendleton SC Tree Lighting 2010

Preview of A Christmas Story

Playing at Pendleton Playhouse - Clemson Little Theatre

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Story
Pendleton Playhouse
864-646-8100
Clemson Little Theatre Season 2011-2012

Sandra Gantt is the Official 2011 Christmas Tree Lighter

in recognition of her 14 years of serving on Town Council

Sandra Gantt - official Tree Lgither

Clarinet Duet

Joy To The World and Oh, Come All Ye Faithful

clarinet duet

2011 Pendleton Christmas Parade

2011 Parade Winners:
Most Holiday Spirited - PHS JV & Varsity Cheerleaders
Most Original - Pendleton Cub Scout Pack 94
Best Float Entry - Bethel/Central UM Pendleton Charge
Best Decorated Ride Entry - Clemson Intercollegiate Eventing Team
Best Church Entry - Trinity Wesleyan Church

Town Hall Staff dressed as reindeer for the Christmas Parade in Pendleton SC

Pendleton Christmas Parade
Pendleton Christmas Parade

American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary

Bridal and Formal Wear Shoppe of Pendleton

Pendleton Christmas Parade
Pendleton Christmas Parade

Slideshow of Lots more 2011 Christmas Parade Photos on Flickr

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Customize a Christmas Card With Your Own Greeting and Signature

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Holidays In The Village Note Cards with matching postage stamp now available on Ohme's Zazzle. Also available is another original card made from a photo of our fireplace at Christmas.
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