Who has time to go enjoy the light displays at night or at least go look at the stars? Many don't go driving at night , especially in cold weather, but for those who can maybe they can give someone a lift to see the local displays in town centers (trees often lit with white or colorful lights, a Menorrah, signs of the season whether a nativity or more secular snowpeople, Santa and reindeer, wreaths and candles in windows (electric ones.)
Then there are musical events, brass bands playing carols and wintry songs, some people caroling outdoors or in and many lovely concerts and programs