The 59th annual Southern Christmas Show is underway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A yearly holiday tradition is back in the Queen City! The 59th annual Southern Christmas Show is happening now at the Park Expo Center in east Charlotte. Known as the largest holiday show in North America, the event brings together hundreds of specialty merchants from Charlotte and across the country, offering gifts, holiday decor and food.

Denver, NC resident Brittany Seymour says, “We come out here every year. It’s a tradition to spend time together as sisters. We decided to bring my daughter this time. It’s always a good girl’s day every year. Shopping. Favorite day, makeup. Good food. It’s good. ”

Clover, SC resident Mary Charles Bailes says, “I’ve probably been coming over 40 years, so it’s just kind of a tradition and I’m glad to get to share it with my daughter now.”

The Southern Christmas Show runs through Sunday, November 22nd.