The Holiday Collective
A Celebration of Columbia's People, Places & Tradition
There’s something special about this time of year. As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, our community comes alive with football games, pumpkin patches, holiday markets, family gatherings, and the traditions that make the season memorable.
That’s why we created The Holiday Collective, a seasonal guide designed to help you discover local events, shop small, find unique gifts, plan festive weekends, and be inspired by the people and businesses that make our community special.
At The Empower Collective, we believe every business has a story and every community has a heartbeat. This publication is our way of celebrating both, while offering local entrepreneurs and business owners inspiration and resources to finish the year strong and look ahead to what’s next.
Thank you to the businesses, creators, photographers, writers, and community members who helped make this inaugural edition possible, and most importantly, thank you for supporting the people and places that make our hometowns so special.
Here’s to a season filled with gratitude, growth, joy, and community.