Can't get enough of Christmas lights? Here is where to see tree lighting ceremonies, light displays and luminarias in El Paso, Las Cruces and Mesilla.

Green or red is very hotly debated (pun intended) in our state. Also, a point of much discussion — luminaria or farolito? You can investigate further at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park this weekend.

Traditions are funny things. We like to honor them, but tend to pick and choose the parts we like best, ignoring those we don’t. Holiday traditions tend to take the brunt of the conversion ...