Mystery Surrounds Lone Tree Lit By Christmas Lights In Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL — If you've driven down Book Road in Naperville from 75th to 87th Street during the holiday season, you've probably seen a single small tree adorned with twinkling Christmas lights on the side of the road. The tree, which residents say has been lit annually for more than a decade, has led many to question the origin of its solitary — and somewhat haunting — lights.

Residents recently took to the Facebook group "What's Happening in Naperville?" to discuss the tree, with many residents speculating that it was decorated to commemorate victims of a car accident. Though that stretch of road has seen its fair share of car crashes over the years, the illuminated tree might also honor car crash survivors, one Facebook user suggested.

Another theory is that the DuPage County Forest Preserve lights the tree every year. Patch reached out to the DuPage County Forest Preserve and they said they do not light the tree, but hoped we could find out the story behind the mysterious illumination.

Are you the "secret Santa" behind the lights on the Book Road tree? If so, email lisa.farver@patch.com. We'd love to tell your story, and we'll keep you anonymous if you'd like.