Spending Christmas in Arizona can bring to mind images of cacti draped in twinkling lights and presents in the bright, desert landscape. Sure, all of those things exist—but a mere two hours north of Phoenix Sky Harbor airport is the town of Flagstaff, where pine trees and skiing are in abundance. The snowfall is an easy way to transport desert dwellers away into a winter wonderland, and for kids, the North Pole Experience (NPX) brings an extra dose of holiday charm.