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The 12 Days of Christmas – Hilton Head Island Edition

By Hilton Head Insider

'Tis the season, and here on America’s Favorite Island®, we’re really starting to get into the spirit, with festive holiday events in full swing and plenty of decorations lighting up our days and evenings. But, as a famous honorary elf once said, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Here on Hilton Head Island, we’re inclined to agree! That’s why we’ve been hard at work putting together our own special version of the iconic carol, The 12 Days of Christmas. So pour yourself a hot chocolate, gather the family around, and sing along with us as we share the spirit of the season with you.

Ready? And a one, and a two, and a three…

The 12 Days of Christmas – Hilton Head Island Edition

On the first day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
A sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.

On the second day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.


On the third day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Three oysters roasting,
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.


On the fourth day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Four cyclists pedaling,
Three oysters roasting,
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.


On the fifth day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Five Palmetto trees!
Four cyclists pedaling,
Three oysters roasting,
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.


On the sixth day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Six golfers swinging,
Five Palmetto trees!
Four cyclists pedaling,
Three oysters roasting,
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.


On the seventh day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Seven kayaks gliding,
Six golfers swinging,
Five Palmetto trees!
Four cyclists pedaling,
Three oysters roasting,
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.


On the eighth day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Eight spa days calling,
Seven kayaks gliding,
Six golfers swinging,
Five Palmetto trees!
Four cyclists pedaling,
Three oysters roasting,
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.


On the ninth day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Nine Gullah stories,
Eight spa days calling,
Seven kayaks gliding,
Six golfers swinging,
Five Palmetto trees!
Four cyclists pedaling,
Three oysters roasting,
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.


On the tenth day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Ten sea turtles nesting,
Nine Gullah stories,
Eight spa days calling,
Seven kayaks gliding,
Six golfers swinging,
Five Palmetto trees!
Four cyclists pedaling,
Three oysters roasting,
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.


On the eleventh day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Eleven artists painting,
Ten sea turtles nesting,
Nine Gullah stories,
Eight spa days calling,
Seven kayaks gliding,
Six golfers swinging,
Five Palmetto trees!
Four cyclists pedaling,
Three oysters roasting,
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.


On the twelfth day of Christmas, Hilton Head gave to me…
Twelve months of vacation,
Eleven artists painting,
Ten sea turtles nesting,
Nine Gullah stories,
Eight spa days calling,
Seven kayaks gliding,
Six golfers swinging,
Five Palmetto trees!
Four cyclists pedaling,
Three oysters roasting,
Two dolphins playing,
And a sunrise on a peaceful, quiet beach.

Life’s a Song All Season Long on Hilton Head Island

Are you looking for more ways to feel festive — and maybe sing a song or two — this holiday season? Hilton Head Island has plenty of events to make this time of year extra merry and bright. Music lovers might enjoy the Shore Notes A Cappella Chorus Singin’ in the Holidays, the annual Gregg Russell Christmas Concert, and, of course, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina's Production of Frozen. Holiday shoppers can stop by the 2025 Gallery of Gifts or the Greenery Garden Center's Holiday Market to find the perfect Lowcountry treasure for everyone on their list. There’s even a Christmas parade just for your furry friends to show off their newest gifts from Santa Paws.

No matter how you celebrate the season, we’re glad you’re celebrating with us. From everyone here on Hilton Head Island to all of you, happy holidays. 

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