Although the holidays are a time for joy and light, Bobble Tiki will spend hours trying, unsuccessfully, to string lights around the hut in some presentable fashion. Bobble Tiki’s fingers will grow raw and numbed as family members shout orders through a bullhorn.  This is Dante’s second circle of Hell for Bobble Tiki.  And you’ll drive by Bobble Tiki’s hut, point and laugh at his Hawaiian manger. Don’t risk driving by after his third eggnog — head to ZooLights.

Billed as the Northwest’s premier light display, ZooLights opens Friday with animated light sculptures as well as ice skating puffins, snacking pandas and roaring lions and more. While enjoying your stroll, sipping hot chocolate, be thankful you’re not in charge of this holiday light display.

Is this the first year Zoolights is open on Christmas? Bobble Tiki can't remember.

[Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, through Jan. 4, 5-9 p.m., closed Dec. 24, $5.50 at Bartell Drugs, $7 at gate, 5400 N. Pearl St., north Tacoma, 253.591.5337]