How to Spend the Holidays in Charleston

"On weekends in December leading up to Christmas a central downtown park becomes a holiday market (Saturdays and Sundays), where local farmers, artisans, and crafters sell handmade stocking stuffers—an ideal spot to find unique, locally made gifts." - Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders is a writer and editor based in North Carolina. Her work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Our State, Okra, and more. A lifelong Southerner, Trudy draws her writing inspiration from personal experiences and love for the region, focusing on culture, food, and travel in the South and beyond. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines