How could I forget about our DC tradition – the National Christmas Tree?

I was just reminded by a close friend of mine about one of the long tradition of DC. Considering, I launched my blog just two days after such awesome ceremony, I should have covered this first thing. So, my apology.

The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is the beginning of a three week Washington, DC Christmas tradition. It already started last Saturday. Nationally known entertainers and a military band perform and the President brings a message of peace to the nation and the world.

The National Christmas Tree and the Pathway of Peace is illuminated each evening after the lighting ceremony from dusk until 11 p.m. through January 1st. Seasonal displays include a Yule log and a large-scale model train. Musical performances by volunteer choirs and dancers, will be held nightly on the Ellipse stage. Weeknight performances will be performed from 6-8:30 p.m. Weekend performances will be performed from 4-8:30 p.m. So, those of you visitors, you got to check it out.

The National Christmas Tree
• When:Thu 12/3 – Thu 12/31 (6:30PM)
• Where: The Ellipse
• Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC Map
• Phone: (202) 208-1631

Here is official site

Here is the closing White House National Christmas Tree Lighting 2009 last week