We tend to think of Christmas-season traditions as ancient ... An 1884 New York Times article counted 120 bulbs on his dazzling tree. Johnson’s lights were indeed ahead of their time ...

As the holiday season approaches, your mind may be filled with visions of a picturesque Main Street lined with white twinkling lights, decked-out Christmas trees and gently falling snow.

Whether you're seeking a classic Christmas vacation filled with holiday traditions or a festive yuletide getaway without snow, you'll find ... Twinkling lights blanket the city's medieval ...