Planet Follywood, a bar and grill in Folly Beach, South Carolina, hosts an annual Christmas Day potluck that welcomes locals, visitors, and those without holiday plans. This heartwarming tradition traces back to the 1960s, when Florence O’Donnell, a Navy wife separated from her Philadelphia family, found solace at a local bar on Front Beach.
Tradition’s Origin
Florence was crying alone on Christmas when the bar owner’s wife encouraged her to join their holiday dinner, sparking the custom of communal celebration. Her daughter, Flossie O’Donnell, shared how this act of kindness turned a lonely day into community spirit, evolving over generations.
Current Celebrations
Now in its 20th year at Planet Follywood, the event features…..