AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The “Christmas in Hopelands” event is taking place in Aiken now until Dec. 23.

You can visit Hopelands Gardens and see it transformed into a Christmas wonderland.

There are performances, and you can sip on some hot cocoa and cider while you eat some of the cookies they serve there.

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You can also buy S’mores kits for $5 or head to the Rye House, where there are crafts for the kids.

We spoke with the city of Aiken’s tourism coordinator about the turnout.

“It’s so amazing to put on an event like this and see so many people in the community come out and enjoy themselves. The turnout’s been fantast

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