National Christmas Tree Lighting
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama made remarks at the ceremony to light the National Christmas Tree.
An 80-foot Engelmann Spruce tree from the Payette National Forest in Idaho arrived at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol to serve as the U.S… read more
An 80-foot Engelmann Spruce tree from the Payette National Forest in Idaho arrived at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol to serve as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree was harvested near McCall, Idaho, on November 2, 2016, and made the 3,743 mile journey from Idaho, stopping in communities along the way, before it reached the U.S. Capitol. Once secured in the ground, the tree would be decorated with over 18,000 handmade ornaments, with a “re-use and recycle” theme, representing Idaho symbols.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony would be held Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at 5 p.m. ET on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. close
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama made remarks at the ceremony to light the National Christmas Tree.
President Obama made remarks commemorating the 93rd annual National Christmas Tree at the lighting ceremony at the Ellip…
President Trump delivered remarks at the lighting of the National holiday tree near the White House.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump received the White House Christmas tree from the North Portico of the White…