Savannah Christmas Eve 2012: Candlelight Worship Downtown

First Presbyterian Church Steeple seen in Forrest Gump movie filmed in Savannah, GA USA

SAVANNAH Georgia (December 24, 2012) — In this holy season, beautiful old Savannah churches open doors for Christmas Eve (December 24, 2012) worship, candlelight service, and/or caroling.

From all of us at Presidents’ Quarters Inn in downtown Savannah, Georgia USA, we wish you the merriest Christmas filled with Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men

Below is a sampling of Christmas Eve worship events in downtown Savannah that we verified early today (December 24, 2012).  The public is welcome. There is no particular order.

Release: Last Minute December Holidays in Historic Savannah, Georgia

Historic Inn’s in-room Christmas Decor

SAVANNAH Georgia (December 21, 2012) — On the first day of winter in the American South, while sipping a warm cup of tea on a sunny 52F day, one top-tier breakfast inn pauses to share last-minute enticements — 10 Best Ways to Enjoy Christmas Holidays in Savannah.

“Who isn’t ready to escape snow or bypass the holiday frenzy? We recommend instead our historic inn’s holiday decor and southern-paced relaxation, Savannah’s inspiring places, complimented by unforgettable friendliness and cuisine worth the trip,” comments Jane Sales, executive innkeeper at Presidents’ Quarters Inn in Savannah’s Landmark Historic District.  Think of it!™

“Whether starting out from North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida or from the northeast, Savannah, Georgia is an easy drive via Interstate 95 or by way of the nostalgic Atlantic Coast highway — U.S. 17,” encourages the well-traveled innkeeper. Alternatively fly into the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport or arrive by Amtrak.

Historically, the Georgia coast is a place for quiet in December, Jane adds. Savannah’s ‘no-snow’ winters are a great time to explore, reflect, and make merry, new memories in the picturesque places of America’s Most Beautiful City.

Sidewalks, streets, and night spots are less crowded. Of the six thousand or more international students attending college in Savannah, most are away until early January.

10 Best Ways To Enjoy Christmas in Savannah 2012

#1 – Mix up what’s new in Savannah with what is traditional.  What’s new? See the masterpieces from Florence Italy’s Ufizzi Gallery are on display at the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center.  Families will enjoy a ride through the Christmas light wonderland on Hutcheson Island, just across the Savannah River.  What’s traditional?  Taste the holiday flavors, like eggnog and Mary Leopold’s Hot Spiced Apple Cider at Leopold’s Ice Cream shop. Dare to try a romantic holiday picnic for two, enjoying a mug of southern seafood soup, farm fresh salads, and world famous finger desserts. Or, dine on a traditional holiday feasts.  Here’s a VisitSavannah list of open restaurants, and we add Alligator Soul (open 5 p.m., dinner only).  The inn recommends early reservations.

#2 Choose Savannah’s top breakfast hotel lodging at the historic Presidents’ Quarters Inn, voted “Best Savannah Inn / B&B 2012”. This is the fifth consecutive year that Savannah Magazine readers have chosen the 16-room inn on Oglethorpe Square at the city’s top bed and breakfast inn. If you cannot get to Savannah now, give a Presidents’ Quarters Inn Gift Certificate, a wonderful idea any time of year. Call the top-rated inn for a last-minute gift — 1/800-233-1776!