One of the best parts of the holiday season is gathering with friends, neighbors, and perfect strangers at the many...  
  
          
  
           
                                      
              
    
    
    
    
    
    
          Santa Claus—and live reindeer—came to town for Charleston’s first Christmas parade in the midst of the Great Depression
  
  
          
  
           
                                                              
                                                        
                                                      
              
    
    
    
    
    
    
          The Charleston Christmas Special turns 20  
  
          
  
           
                                                                                                                
              
    
    
    
    
    
    
          From big band and Latin to bop and contemporary, the local jazz scene blows hot and cool with shimmering sound and fury