Chicago’s Christmas Around the World

Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light, Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, December 2025

Experience seasonal cheer – Nov. 8, 2025 through Jan. 5, 2026.

The 83rd annual Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light features more than 50 trees and displays, each lovingly decorated by community volunteers who share family and cultural traditions drawing on their global heritage. Placed throughout the trees are displays representing international seasonal celebrations of light, like Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali and more. This holiday season, you can stroll through our indoor forest and light displays; take a family photo in front of the four-story Grand Tree in our Rotunda; enjoy specialty holiday treats at the Stan’s Donuts pop-up; and more.

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