Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from the board at LongCreek!

Whether you'll be ringing in 2016 downtown or from the comfort of home - we wish you a safe and happy New Years!

Looking for something to do?  Here are a few ideas:

Famously Hot New Year
Main Street - Downtown Columbia
Concerts and Fireworks!

New Years Eve at Noon
Children's Celebration
Edventure

New Years Eve Masquerade
Music, dancing and fireworks
Newberry Opera House

Find a full list of NYE activities at Free Times

Christmas Fun Facts

A very Merry Christmas from all of us at LongCreek Plantation!

Thank you for a wonderful year!

We're wishing you a blessed time with family and friends.  If you need a little help with small talk this holiday...here are a few pieces of Christmas trivia you may enjoy!

1. The typical Christmas tree grows for 15 years before it is ready to be cut and sold.
2. Alabama was the first state to officially recognize Christmas as a holiday - in 1836.
3. The earliest Christmas trees were decorated with apples.
4. Americans send on average 1.5 billion Christmas cards.
5. "Jingle Bells" was originally written for Thanksgiving.
6. For Santa to visit all the homes he needs to on Christmas Eve, he would have to visit 822 homes a second.
7. The best selling Christmas song is "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby.
8. Ebenezer Scrooge's original catch phrase was "Bah Christmas" - then changed to "Bah Humbug".
9. If someone was to receive all of the gifts from the 12 Days of Christmas you would receive 364 gifts.
10. The busiest shopping days of the year are the Friday and Saturday before Christmas.

Happy Holidays!

Seasonal Safety Tips

Tis the season for lights, Christmas trees, decorations, gifts and entertaining! Keep your friends and family safe this holiday season by following these safety tips.

1. Inspect all lights before hanging - both outdoor and in. Make sure all bulbs are working and cords are not frayed. Don't overload extension cords or connect too many strands of lights. Turn lights out when not home or going to bed.

2. Look for a fresh Christmas tree. Keep watered and away from heat sources.  Don't use live flames or candles around the tree.

3. Make sure candles are placed on sturdy stands and away from children. Never fall asleep with a lit candle in the room. Don't leave candles in unattended areas.

4. Always have a fire extinguisher in the house. Don't leave food unattended on the stove.

5. Never leave valuables exposed in your car. Keep your car locked at all times - even at home. Shop during the day when possible and always be aware of your surroundings.

What safety tips do you have?

New Homeowner Gifts

Need a Christmas gift for the new homeowner on your list? Here are some unique options with a more personal twist. What ideas do you have for a new homeowner gift?

A Starry Night

Looking to ring in the Christmas season with some downtown shopping? Five Points will be hosting thier annual Starry Night event, December 3rd with amazing sales and stores open late.

See below for a full list of events!

Find out more at http://www.fivepointscolumbia.com/events/A-Starry-Night

Goings-on in the neighborhood that day:

• Complimentary horse carriage rides – 6pm – 8pm; pick-up and drop-off between Starbucks and Petal

• Complimentary hot chocolate - At the fountain

• DJ spinning holiday tunes - At the fountain

• NEW! Holiday themed photo booth - 600 Block of Harden Street

• NEW! Complimentary rides from S.C. Pedal Parlor – Pick-up at the fountain

• Paint 5 Points Champagne Bash & Art Auction – Hosted in part by The Gourmet Shop – tickets are available for purchase here

• Pop-Up dance performances by Unbound Dance Company

• Roaming choral performances by Shandon Baptist Youth Group & The Benedict Choral Group

• The Salvation Army’s Famous Red Kettle - At the fountain

• Visit with Santa! – At the Hootie Monument on the corner of Santee and Harden