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 ...

which is smaller than a typical Christmas tree. The permit service is also only available in U.S. National Forest parks in a some states (mostly in the West), including Washington, Oregon ...

The annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree has offered presidents an opportunity to work off the holiday theme and deliver a unifying message of peace. Over the years, some presidents ...