His most recent appearances on television have been in Armistead Maupin's miniseries More Tales of the City, ABC's Max Q and the CBS movie, Monday After the Miracle. The Museum of Science and Industry's Christmas Around the World celebration began in 1942 as a United Nations Day salute to American allies during the war. Local ethnic groups were invited to each decorate a tree to reflect the traditions of their native country. The first year, a dozen trees graced the Museum's halls. The Dairy Council of Wisconsin is proud to be the presenting sponsor of Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light.
Decorators take their jobs very seriously.
Many groups begin meeting in the summer to decide what elements their tree will include. A reception is held at the Museum each year to welcome the groups, give them the opportunity to meet each other and to plan a decorating schedule. For a two-week period, individual groups come to the Museum during their designated time to decorate their tree. The trees feature hand-made crafts and ornaments passed from one generation to the next. Each tree glitters uniquely, created with careful hands and cultural pride.