For the 22nd year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is celebrating the ethnic holiday traditions of nearly 100 different nationalities in the free “Christmas Trees from Around the World” exhibit at her office. The annual celebration of cultural diversity showcases handcrafted ornaments and decorations adorning 3-foot trees decorated by members of various ethnic and religious communities. Pappas invites the public to celebrate Christmas amongst the trees with music, refreshments and festivities from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Treasurer’s Office, 118 N. Clark St., Room 112, Chicago. “Christmas Trees from Around the World” includes a Christian Nativity scene, an African American Kwanzaa Kinara, a Hindu Prayer Thali and a Jewish Menorah. Trees are decorated with ornaments, tinsel, lights, animals, flowers, fruit, candles, plates, boats, stars, flags, dolls and other items. The free display will be open Monday through Friday, from November 25, 2025, until January 5, 2026, in Room 112 of the Cook County Building, 118 N. Clark St., Chicago.