Mark and Jessica Pexa run “Lights at the Cove,” a Christmas light show at their home at 3490 Cove Point Cir. NW in Prior Lake.

Christmas tree decorations ... Whether it's the sparkle of lights or the excitement of adding the final ornament, decorating the tree brings everyone together in the spirit of the season.

To understand where that Christmas spirit ... northern lights, and snowcapped mountains, the Last Frontier may be too much of a winter destination to spark singular excitement around Christmastime.