Shining lights have long been a staple of Christmas decor reminding people of the bright star that shone over that special someone laying in a manger.
This year Birmingham joins the line-up for some of the nation's best pretties including the likes of New York's famous Rockefeller Center.
Check out the write-up on slide 14: http://local.msn.com/events/25-sparkling-holiday-light-displays
