Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Bulgarian Christmas tree shines again in Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago

Photo: personal archive

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is one of the largest of its kind in the world, with over 35,000 exhibits. This year marks 8 decades since the beginning of a beautiful tradition there – decorating Christmas trees, as every year, their number increases. In 2020, there were 40 trees, the following year - 53, and currently - 57. The decoration was created by representatives of various ethnic communities in Chicago and for the third year in a row there is also a Bulgarian Christmas tree.


"This year our team did the work much faster and the Christmas tree is already decorated, showing the rich Bulgarian folklore and cultural heritage," Anna Maria says.

The first Bulgarian participation in a pre-Christmas celebration at the museum was by the "Horo" ensemble in 2012, when they showed the beauty of Bulgarian folk dances and national costumes to a local audience for the first time.

The exhibition with the 57 beautiful Christmas trees can be seen by all residents and guests of Chicago until January 8 next year.

Compiled by: Yoan Kolev



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Thirteen US states recognize the Seal of Biliteracy in Bulgarian

The so-called Seal of Biliteracy was created in 2011 in the US state of California with the idea that in the conditions of a globalized economy and relationships, it is not possible for a person to develop their full potential by..

published on 11/5/25 4:15 PM

“Bulgaria and Albania – Together for the birth of another baby!”

Fertility Europe , the pan-European organization that represents patient associations focused on infertility issues, has announced the start of the 9 th European Fertility Week 2025, 3-9 November. The campaign is taking place throughout Europe..

published on 11/5/25 10:36 AM
Helmut Matt

Helmut Matt: Radio Bulgaria is a bridge between Bulgaria, literature and the airwaves

Today, in the Radio Bulgaria studio, we welcomed Helmut Matt – a writer, radio journalist and poet, who has maintained a special connection with Bulgaria for many years. In his book "Bulgarian Impressions" and in his numerous radio broadcasts, he..

published on 11/5/25 10:35 AM