holiday spirit

The Montgomery Zoo's Christmas Lights Festival is taking place this month. Guests are invited to visit the park after hours to see thousands of dazzling lights and festive decorations. It runs every night until December 25th from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and tickets can be purchased at the gates.

Thousands of children across Alabama will soon unwrap holiday cheer. This comes as the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program Toys for Tots gears up for its annual nationwide toy distribution drives, including here in the Yellowhammer State.

The city of Northport invites locals and visitors to join for family fun during its third annual Holiday Open House. The event will be held Thursday, December 14 in and around Northport City Hall from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The annual transformation of Arab’s Historic Village into a winter wonderland continues through Saturday, December 23. The city’s Santa in the Village event takes place Fridays and Saturdays through the weekend before Christmas, weather permitting.

In this week’s Keepin' it Real commentary, Cam Marston tells us how Christmas lights epitomize suffering for the sake of love and how he wishes all…