Lansing Historical Museum has free tree exhibit

For the past 15 years of so, I've been involved with the Lansing Historical Society and I'm always amazed at the great job that is done in putting up the annual holiday "Festival of Lights" exhibit, which many have said rivals the holiday tree exhibit at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.

The exhibit includes over 30 trees, each decorated to represent a different country, culture or aspect of life in Lansing. There's also a collection of nativity scenes and Santa himself resides in the museum for naptime. Admission is free. The exhibit continues through December 29. Hours are 6 - 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 3 - 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m .to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.