It's 84 years and counting of the famous "Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light" exhibit, which is now on display at the MSI.
"It started in 1942 with just one tree that was in this general area," said Matt Porth, MSI Deputy Director of Guest Engagement. "It just got bigger and bigger to where it is today, which is 55 countries and cultures represented through trees."
From Japan, to Finland, to the Philippines, the exhibit celebrates a diverse range of family and cultural traditions. Porth said there's a lot you can learn just by looking at them.
"I personally feel it's really important for us to learn as much as possible about every other country, every other place on this planet, he said. "An exhibit like this really lets you see firsthand how things are celebrated."
There are also several displays representing international seasonal celebrations of light, such as Lunar New Year, Diwali and Hanukah.
"I think the great thing is people can you know learn how there's a lot of similarities amongst traditions," he said. "You can also maybe learn something that maybe is done by a different country or culture that they think, 'Oh, I would like to do something like that as well.'"
"Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light" is open through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, and is included in General Admission.
