Temple Square holiday lights draw a small but cheerful crowd

Turnout was low Friday evening when the iconic Temple Square Christmas lights were turned on, but most people who went out to see the lights said they enjoyed the scaled-down experience.In past years, large crowds have gathered in and around Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City to see the annual Christmas lights. This year, the pandemic — coupled with ongoing renovations at the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — caused Temple Square to be close