Photo courtesy of the Museum of Science and Industry
MSI
worked with the Chicago Cultural Alliance to help identify eight
Chicago cultural institutions to host large, specially designed tree
topper star statues outside of their property, encouraging people in
their communities to appreciate the holiday traditions of a other cultures.
These
individual stars are wrapped in the flag colors of select countries and
feature the corresponding holiday greetings in the country’s native
language and English. The stars are intended to serve as a symbol
of joy and holiday traditions of various cultures and faiths around the
world. 
Photo courtesy of the Museum of Science and Industry
Take a mini scenic tour of the city to appreciate these stars with your families and maybe learn a thing or two about how other cultures celebrate the holidays in their countries. This is a great opportunity to teach our youth about inclusivity and unity during trying times. The holidays are always regarded as a time of humble appreciation and thankfulness, this is just a simple way for the city of Chicago to extend its appreciation of its citizens of all nations as we progress into 2018 in unity.
Photo courtesy of the Museum of Science and Industry
The stars can be found at the below cultural institutions throughout the city:
1.
Irish Star
2.
Greek Star
3.
Chinese Star
4.
Polish Star
5.
German Star
238 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60616
6.
Ukrainian Star
740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637
7.
Puerto Rican Star
8.
Nigerian Star
Also, don't forget to visit the Museum of Science of Industry's gorgeous display of Christmas Around the World! Visit here for more information!
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