[Image] It can be hard to get motivated to go outside with cold temperatures and winter storms, but one great excuse is to look at the beautiful Christmas lights. A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to walk around Temple Square in Salt Lake City with friends. The light display there is magnificent.

I also loved the luminaries, some done with amazing detail.
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But I think my favorite part is looking at the Nativity displays from around the world. They show many different ways to look at the Nativity. I like seeing the cultural nuances. Why not have Mary and Joseph in kimonos?
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No one looks very happy in this Nativity scene, and I think baby Jesus really wants to be picked up.
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This has to be one of my favorites. Why limit the Nativity scene to the standard animals when you can have a leopard and giraffe and zebra?
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I'd like to know more about the figure on the roof and the bird in this Nativity scene.
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The various pools around the area make for some great reflections.
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Then we went to the top floor of the Joseph Smith building, where there are east and west observing areas. The view from up high was also gorgeous.
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A little closer to home was the great display of lights in Delta's central park. The dragon wearing a Santa cap caught my eye.
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But watch out, if you get too close, you find out it's a fire-breathing dragon!
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Santa is watching over the Delta Fire Department.
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There are swans and many decorations hanging from trees.
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The whole display certainly makes a very welcoming scene.
[Image] I hope you're enjoying Christmas lights too!