National Christmas Tree Lights up D.C.
President Barack Obama (2nd L) and his family sing "Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer" during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 1, 2011 at The Ellipse in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty
The new National Christmas Tree is getting its holiday on.
The new National Christmas Tree was planted in March on the Ellipse south of the White House. It's a 26-foot-tall Colorado blue spruce from a New Jersey tree nursery. The previous tree stood on the Ellipse since 1978. It was toppled in February by strong winds.
TV's Carson Daly hosted the lighting ceremony, which included performances from Big Time Rush and Ellie Goulding and appearances by Kermit the Frog and Santa Claus.
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