The 102 nd National Christmas Tree Lighting is back for its annual tradition at the Ellipse at The White House and ... 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests ...

WASHINGTON - The 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 5 starting at 6 p.m. south of the White House on the Ellipse. This year, the tree will be ...

in Washington. Evan Vucci, AP The Blue Room, featuring the official White House Christmas tree, celebrates the gift of peace and unity. The 18 ½ foot Fraser Fir is from Jefferson, N.C. Andrew ...