Ten Breathtaking Arizona Christmas Light Displays That Make the Road Trip Completely Worthwhile

Thousands of paper bags glow with candlelight among giant saguaros every December in Arizona. That one image sold me on this whole idea. The desert does Christmas its own way. Cactus gardens get luminarias. Whole neighborhoods turn into walking tours. A historic plaza wraps its trees in color. I love that the holidays here come with mild nights and big skies. You can stroll in a light jacket or cruise with the radio on. Some shows are free, and others pack rides, trains, and hot cocoa into one e