“Timely Too” moves toward the Woods Memorial Bridge just after passing spectators during the
2024 Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
Community members watch as the Christmas tree in Port Royal lights up on Wednesday, Dec. 4,
2024. Amber Hewitt/The Island NewsThe Gullah Traveling Theater presented “Christmas Wish … Freedom!” at the USCB Center
for the Arts in Beaufort on Dec. 5 and 6. Set during the final Christmas before the Civil War,
the play explores the differing perspectives of plantation owners and enslaved individuals. Anita
Singleton Prather wrote, directed, and starred in this interactive full-stage musical. Asa Aarons
Smith/The Island NewSanta counts down with the crowd as the Christmas tree lights up during the Night on the Town
Christmas tree lighting at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Amber Hewitt/The Island NewsThe First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort hosted its 13th annual Nativity Celebration from
Friday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 8, showcasing more than 150 nativity scenes from various
countries. This impressive display includes private collections, including that of 95-year-old
Anne Errington of Lady’s Island. Errington has gathered more than 50 depictions of the Christ
Child with Mary and Joseph since her childhood. Asa Aarons Smith/The Island NewsMarilyn Harris, Executive Director of the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce
(BCBCC), engages with 3-year-old Mason Johnson during the Black Chamber Holiday
Market on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2924. Amber Hewitt/The Island NewsFolks line up to taste the variety of Gullah food and rice during the Gullah Taste of Christmas
& Rice Cook-Off at Henry C Chamber Waterfront Park on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Amber
Hewitt/The Island NewsBeaufort’s Cameron Smalls, 6, is handed candy during the Beaufort’s annual Christmas Parade
on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2024. Amber Hewitt/The Island News