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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.
2001 Pageant of Peace, National Tree Lighting President George W. Bush and Laura Bush | President Lights National Christmas Tree | Video | Audio
Past National Tree Lighting Ceremonies Hoover | Roosevelt | Truman | Eisenhower | Kennedy Johnson | Nixon | Ford | Carter | Reagan | Bush | Clinton
360 Tour East Room | Green Room | Blue Room | Red Room | State Dining Room | Center & Cross Halls
Video President Lights National Christmas Tree | President Lights Menorah | HGTV Video
Holiday Photo Essays Presidential Homes | Decking the Halls | Decorations | Holiday Cheer
Traditions White House Tree | Presidential Holiday Cards | National Tree | Menorah Lighting | Hot Chocolate Recipe
Kids India's Home for the Holidays Quiz | Spotty & Barney's Holiday Tail