National Community Christmas Tree

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The Washington Monument glows behind the soon-to-be-lit 1979 tree. In 1978, a Colorado blue spruce from York, Pennsylvania, was planted on the Ellipse as the national living tree.

1977 White House Tree

2001 Pageant of Peace, National Tree Lighting
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush | President Lights National Christmas Tree | | Audio

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Holiday Photo Essays
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Hot Chocolate Recipe

Kids
India's Home for the Holidays Quiz | Spotty & Barney's Holiday Tail