One of the things that’s so cool about working at Esri is our employees: we have countless opportunities to meet and collaborate with people from all over the world. Currently our workforce of 3,100 employees hails from 70 countries.
Shortly after hearing the first Christmas carol of the season (I believe it was a week or so before Thanksgiving!), I started to wonder about holiday traditions and celebrations in other parts of the world. What type of music is indigenous to my colleagues’ native countries? Did they grow up hanging lights around their houses like we do in the US?
These story maps gave me the answers.
Santas Around the World
Smithsonian Folkways Holiday Music Map
Smithsonian Holiday Decorations Map
10 Great Christmas Markets in Europe
Sweet 16–Holiday Trees That Amaze
Regardless of where you’re from and how you celebrate this special time of year, I hope you enjoy learning more about holiday traditions around the world.