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The tree trimming tradition began in 1942 as an acknowledgement to American allies during World War II on United Nations Day. To celebrate holiday traditions around the world the trees—including a new Bulgaria tree—are decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities. The central 45-foot tree, which sits in the museum’s rotunda, is decorated to reflect the 75 years of exhibits the museum has hosted. Before you go, download the free“Trees and Traditions” podcast on the museum’s Web site to learn all about the different customs each tree reflects.
Holidays of Light is in its 12th year at the museum and celebrates other multicultural holidays including the Chinese New Year, Diwali and St. Lucia Day. During the weekends ethnic groups will perform, including the Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers and the Ukrainian Children’s Choir.
The Museum of Science and Industry is located at 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light run through Jan. 4 and are free with general admission. General admission is $13, $12 seniors and $9 kids 3-11. Museum admission is free on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The museum is closed on Christmas. Hours are daily from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call (773) 684-1414 or visit the Web site, msichicago.org.Sweet tickets
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You’ll have plenty of learning opportunities with more than 14 science and math driven events Friday, 25 events Saturday and 11 on Sunday. Events vary from Human Brain Imaging to Exploring Ape Behaviors and Natural Gas Innovations to Cranes and Conversations. The activities are scattered across Chicago. Most of the events require reservations and have maximum attendance numbers. At time of publication, many of these events were still available. Other events are ongoing, with no required reservations.
Many of the Science Chicago events are free or low cost. A complete calendar of events and a blog from biochemist and science director Rabiah Mayas as well as at-home experiments are available on the Web site. For more information, visit sciencechicago.com.Get out there and give
In dropping off a new, unwrapped toy to the Water Tower Pumping Station, 821 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, you’ll not only have a chance to give, you might also receive tickets to see a special advance screening of“Four Christmases.” The first 100 people to donate a toy will have a chance to win tickets.“Four Christmases” stars Reese Witherspoon and Chicagoan Vince Vaughn and is rated PG-13. A limited supply of T-shirts are being given to children who bring toys. For more film information, visit fourchristmases.com.Piece of the prize
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The tree trimming tradition began in 1942 as an acknowledgement to American allies during World War II on United Nations Day. To celebrate holiday traditions around the world the trees—including a new Bulgaria tree—are decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities. The central 45-foot tree, which sits in the museum’s rotunda, is decorated to reflect the 75 years of exhibits the museum has hosted. Before you go, download the free“Trees and Traditions” podcast on the museum’s Web site to learn all about the different customs each tree reflects.
Holidays of Light is in its 12th year at the museum and celebrates other multicultural holidays including the Chinese New Year, Diwali and St. Lucia Day. During the weekends ethnic groups will perform, including the Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers and the Ukrainian Children’s Choir.
The Museum of Science and Industry is located at 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light run through Jan. 4 and are free with general admission. General admission is $13, $12 seniors and $9 kids 3-11. Museum admission is free on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The museum is closed on Christmas. Hours are daily from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call (773) 684-1414 or visit the Web site, msichicago.org.
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Get out there and play some more
You’ll have plenty of learning opportunities with more than 14 science and math driven events Friday, 25 events Saturday and 11 on Sunday. Events vary from Human Brain Imaging to Exploring Ape Behaviors and Natural Gas Innovations to Cranes and Conversations. The activities are scattered across Chicago. Most of the events require reservations and have maximum attendance numbers. At time of publication, many of these events were still available. Other events are ongoing, with no required reservations.
Many of the Science Chicago events are free or low cost. A complete calendar of events and a blog from biochemist and science director Rabiah Mayas as well as at-home experiments are available on the Web site. For more information, visit sciencechicago.com.
Get out there and give
In dropping off a new, unwrapped toy to the Water Tower Pumping Station, 821 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, you’ll not only have a chance to give, you might also receive tickets to see a special advance screening of“Four Christmases.” The first 100 people to donate a toy will have a chance to win tickets.“Four Christmases” stars Reese Witherspoon and Chicagoan Vince Vaughn and is rated PG-13. A limited supply of T-shirts are being given to children who bring toys. For more film information, visit fourchristmases.com.
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