It's the most wonderful time of year! In addition to celebrating the real meaning behind the season, we love discovering and sharing fun and interesting ways to bring friends and family together each year in the spirit of the season. There are many towns and parks in the Palmetto State that celebrate the holidays with spectacular light displays, and there are lots of must-visit drive-thru Christmas light displays in South Carolina... but there's only one drive-thru holiday lights safari in South Carolina.

Hollywild Animal Park's Holiday Lights Safari is a perennial Palmetto State favorite; and, once you visit, you're going to want to return year after year.

Put on your best holiday sweater and head to the Upstate to drive through millions of sparkly lights spread out over the park's 100 acres. From enchanting candy canes to a drive-through light tunnel, you'll wind your way for nearly an hour (depending upon traffic) through this year's magical display. But that's not all you'll find enchanting.

With an affordable add-on ticket, you'll be granted admission to drive through the Enchanted Deer Forest, and be given food so you can hand-feed the animals right from your car.

The deer forest includes a chance for up-close encounters with deer, zebra, and cows - so get mooooving.

But that's still not all! Aside from the drive-through lights display and the optional add-on ticket for the Enchanted Forest, you can also get out of your car and explore.

Stop by Santa's Village for more seasonal fun, including several chances to spend some quality time with more animals. This really is such a fun, family-friendly event!

Head up to Mrs. Claus' Attic to purchase some animal food and then feed them by hand. (You can also purchase extra food here before you head into the Enchanted Forest.)

This is a fun-filled event for the whole family. There's so much to see and do, and it really is an experience you can only have here in South Carolina!

For three decades, Hollywild Animal Park has been an annual stop for nearby residents. But this annual event is worthy of a cross-state trip as you and your family make your way to the only Holiday Lights Safari in the Palmetto State.

The Holiday Lights Safari in South Carolina is one of the best places to see Christmas lights in our state, and we really do look forward to it each and every year! To help plan your visit, you can learn more at the official event Facebook page, and be sure to share your experiences at this amazing event in the comments below!

We simply adore this time of year in the Palmetto State. But of course, living in South Carolina is always wonderful no matter the season. Plan a year of fun with this article: The Ultimate Guide To Seasonal Activities In South Carolina: Pumpkin Patches, Christmas Lights, Water Parks, And More!