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Explore past performances and the history of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
- Visit The Tree
2022 marked the 100th lighting of the National Christmas...
- Watch The Lighting
2023 marks the 101st National Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy...
- Ticket Information
Ticket Information. You can participate in this time-honored...
- Plan Your Visit
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- History Archive
Sign Up for National Christmas Tree Lighting News and...
- Explore The Park
The Park. The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is...
- Ornaments
Ornaments. Every year one-of-a-kind ornaments are made by...
- Visit The Tree
The beloved tradition of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony began Christmas Eve in 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge lit a 48-foot Balsam Fir from Vermont decorated with 2,500 red, white, and green electric bulbs. Learn more about the history of the National Christmas Tree.
Apr 5, 2024 · Here are six dates to know for this year’s tree lighting ceremony: Nov. 1: Free ticket lottery opens at 10 a.m. ET. Nov. 8: Free ticket lottery closes at 3 p.m. ET. Nov. 15: Lottery Results Announced. Nov. 30: National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Dec. 2: The National Christmas Tree site opens to the public.
Nov 30, 2023 · President Biden and first lady Jill Biden lit the national Christmas tree during the annual celebration on the Ellipse near the White House. The president delivered brief remarks, calling...
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Dec 2, 2021 · President Joe Biden and his family, along with Vice President Kamala Harris and her family, attended the National Tree Lighting on the Ellipse park at the White House. Watch the ceremony in...