The combo of moonlight on the fresh new fallen snow will make a perfect night to do the "Put the kids in their footie pajamas, pack a thermos of hot chocolate and drive around the city for a holiday lights tour."

To plot your route you can check out this Holiday Lights map.

I had heard of this tree below. A few south of the river friends had told me tales of this tree and how they look forward to seeing it on their commute. . It's high on a bluff over HWY 77 near Old Shakopee Rd. We're definitely including it on our route this evening .

Photo By Richard Tsong-Taatarii, Star Tribune

Here's the story behind this beautiful oak that ran earlier this week. Who needs a yule log?

And yet another holiday lights story from today's paper Light show shimmers message of hope

Jaime Chismar, Star Tribune

With seven Christmas trees, 8,000 lights and lots of sweat equity, a holiday display synced to music outside a Plymouth home aims to raise awareness about Parkinson's Disease.

Any other lights in the metro area that you think are a must see? Share below.