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National Christmas Tree
First Lady Michelle Obama reads The Night Before Christmas during the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2014.
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At President's Park the Holiday Season Begins with the Flip of a Switch!The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a truly unique National Park Service experience! What began as a communityevent back in 1923 has grown into a nationally televised event with celebrity hosts and performers, and of course the President and
First Family.
President's Park (White House)District of Columbia
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The President and First Family prepare to light the tree.
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The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony took place on December 3, 2015 at 5 PM ET.
The ticket lottery period for this year's ceremony has ended. Please watch this space for an announcement of next year'sticket lottery.
To watch the 2015 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony please visit thenationaltree.org(http://thenationaltree.org) .
The National Christmas Tree Music Program
Nightly music and dance performances take place on the Ellipse stage from December 9 through December 22, 2015.These 30 minute performances are free and open to the public (no tickets required). All performances are holidaythemed and include local school groups, church choirs, dancers, Girl Scout troops, and even a Ukulele Orchestra!
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Please visit the(http://www.nps.gov/whho/planyourvisit/national_christmas_tree_music_program.htm) MusicProgram webpage(http://www.nps.gov/whho/planyourvisit/national_christmas_tree_music_program.htm) to view thefull schedule for the 2015 season.
The Pathway of Peace
There is more to see than just the National Christmas Tree!
Follow the Pathway of Peace around the National Christmas Tree and view the state and territory trees with specialhandmade ornaments unique to each tree. Make sure to stop and watch the model trains travel around the base of theNational Christmas Tree, a tradition that has been supported by volunteers for over 20 years.
The Pathway of Peace will be open to the public from 10:00 am 10:00 pm, beginning Friday, December 4 until Friday,January 1. The National Christmas Tree lights come on at approximately 4:30 pm each day.
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Volunteer staff help with set up for the National Christmas Tree Lighting 2013.
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Make a difference. Volunteer!
There are many ways to get involved at President's Park(http://www.nps.gov/whho/getinvolved/volunteer.htm) during the holiday season. From set up before theceremony to visitor services during the event, volunteer staff play a crucial role in the success of the National ChristmasTree Lighting Ceremony. We also need volunteers to brave the cold weather and who wish to spread a bit of good cheerat the National Christmas Tree during the Pathway of Peace.
We hope to see you in December!
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Since 1923, the National Christmas Tree has been a traditional celebration of the holiday season.History of the National Christmas Tree (http://www.nps.gov/whho/learn/historyculture/historyofthenationalchristmastrees.htm)
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