Dec. 21 is the Winter Solstice and Christmas is not far behind. Pack the kids in the car for a nighttime drive around town — the whimsical holiday decor and beautiful outdoor lighting displays are pure winter magic. We offer but a small sample here:

Aglow on the corner of Crocker Ave and Hampton Road 
Santa and his reindeer on Seaview Ave 
…and another one spotted on Highland Ave 
Sierra Ave features wreaths and lit trees… 
… and a home silhouetted in lights 
This home on Seaview Ave features scenes from the Grinch Who Stole Christmas 
Max, the Grinch’s faithful dog 
More scenes from Whoville 
A wreath and projected lights spotted on King Ave 
A festive wreath on King Ave 
Trees light the drive at this house on Indian Road 
A penguin, a dinosaur, and a flamingo adorn the lawn at this house on Mountain Ave