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In 2008, after the switch to LED lights, the National Christmas Tree was illuminated by more than 45,000 lights on 900 50-light strings. About 34,000 LED lights were used on the branches, with the remainder used to light ornaments and the tree topper.
The first National Christmas Tree was erected and lit by President Calvin Coolidge in 1923. As of 2011, the tradition has continued uninterrupted. The trees have come from a wide variety of sources, were placed or planted in different places on the grounds of the President's Park or the White House , have varied in height, and have sometimes ...
The Capitol Christmas Tree (formerly the Capitol Holiday Tree) is the decorated tree that is erected annually on the West Front Lawn of the United States Capitol, in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the Christmas holiday season. The selection, installation, and decoration of the tree are all overseen by the Superintendent of the Capitol Grounds ...
Here's a breakdown showing the average price of Christmas trees through the years, according to data compiled by The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA): 2008: $37. 2010: $36. 2012: $41 ...
The White House Christmas Tree, also known as the Blue Room Christmas Tree, is the official indoor Christmas tree at the residence of the president of the United States, the White House. The first indoor Christmas tree was installed in the White House sometime in the 19th century (there are varying claims as to the exact year) and since 1961 ...
The tree fell just ahead of Thursday's annual lighting ceremony, but don’t you worry! The NPS assures that the show will go on as scheduled. The NPS assures that the show will go on as scheduled.
The tree, usually a Norway spruce 69 to 100 feet (21–30 m) tall, has been a national tradition each year since 1933. [3] The official 2023 Christmas Tree Lighting occurred during a live broadcast on November 29, 2023. The tree remained on display until 10:00 PM EST on January 13, 2024. [4]
The National Tree: 2009: A teenager has his Sitka Spruce tree chosen to be planted outside the White House as the new national Christmas Tree. He and his father end up driving the Tree throughout the country and the tree becomes a national icon. The Nativity: 1978: Biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ. Naughty or Nice: 2004