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The National Christmas Tree is a large tree that is put on display near the White House every Christmas season.
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Fast Facts:
- The first National Christmas Tree was lit in 1923 in the middle of the Ellipse outside of the White House
- Calvin Coolidge was the first president to begin this tradition
- In 1995, the tree was lit by solar energy for the first time
- In 2007, the tree was lit by LED Christmas Lights for the first time
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- Wikipedia: National Christmas Tree (United States)
- NPS.gov: History of the National Christmas Trees & The National Christmas Tree Program
- WhiteHouse.gov: National Community Tree Lighting
- About.com: National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace
- CMT.com: "Sara Evans Sings at National Christmas Tree Lighting" (2007)
- NBC4.com: "Bush Lights National Christmas Tree At Ellipse" (2007)
- YouTube Video: 2002 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree (Time: 4:26)
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National Christmas Tree on Amazon
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Remarks on lighting the National Christmas Tree.(Week Ending Friday, December 5, 2008): An article from: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents - $9.95
This digital document is an article from Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, published by U.S. Government Printing Office on December 8, 2008. The length of the article i...Amazon
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National Christmas Tree Questions
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Why do you like Christmas trees? 3 AnswersI have been fascinated with Christmas trees back when I was a child. And I think my father has got a lot to do with it. During Christmas time he would go with m... read more -
Where in Southern CA can I rent a living Christmas tree? 1 AnswerThe Living Christmas Co. based out of Torrence offers a live Christmas tree rental program. You have the option of adopting the tree to be planted but many go ... read more -
I need help finding a Christmas Tree! 4 AnswersQVC has a selection of white Christmas trees, including lighted and upside down. I don't get the upside down thing. You can sign up for their e-mails and catc... read more -
How do you get a Christmas tree topper to stay on an artificial tree? 1 AnswerFirst, try using some supporting branches. Our tree topper is a giant snowman head (hey, it's funny!) that is very heavy, so we bend up a few of the top branche... read more
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National Christmas Tree News
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Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
President Barack Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha, and wife Michelle press the button to light the national Christmas tree. The president said he was ... (December 03, 2009)Washington Post -
This Christmas, families scrimp on gifts, not trees
It's a glimmer of hope for the seasonal tree industry after shoppers bought 10 percent fewer farm-grown Christmas trees last year, according to the National ... (December 05, 2009)The Tennessean -
Click Click: National Christmas Tree Lighting
... the "President's Own" US Marine Band -- performing a Starbucks mix's worth of holiday cheer to celebrate the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. ... (December 04, 2009)DCist.com -
Sheryl Crow to perform at National Christmas Tree
WASHINGTON — The carols around the National Christmas Tree are going to have some serious star power this year. Entertainers Sheryl Crow and Common are ... (November 30, 2009)The Associated Press
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Obama family lights National Christmas Tree (with video) - http://tinyurl.com/yaqhh8j
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At the 3rd lighting of the National Christmas Tree 2009 lol at National Christmas Tree at The Ellipse http://loopt.us/JCALPA.t (PIC)
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I'm watching Christmas movies...right now it's one about the National Tree.
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Fun & Festivities in DC RT @dcfab Pic Recap: The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony http://bit.ly/8IfHTr
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