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80 YEARS OF TRADITION | Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

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CHICAGO | Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light at Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

A Holiday Tradition Making Holidays Bright for Over 80 Years: Christmas Around the World

CHICAGO-Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones in Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light.


It began in 1942 with a single tree. Today, the Museum’s beloved annual celebration features a four-story, floor-to-dome Grand Tree, surrounded by a forest of more than 50 trees and displays decorated by volunteers to represent the holiday traditions from cultures around the globe. It’s the one-of-a-kind experience that brings a whole world of holiday joy under one roof.


Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light are included in Museum Entry and run through Monday, January 6, 2025.

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