About National Christmas Tree (United States)
The National Christmas Tree is a large evergreen tree located in the northeast quadrant of the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D.C. Each year since 1923, the tree has been decorated as a Christmas tree. Every year, early in December, the tree is traditionally lit by the president and first lady of the United States. Every president since Franklin D. Roosevelt has also made formal remarks during the tree lighting ceremony. Since 1954, this event has marked the start of month-long festivities known as the Pageant of Peace. The line of smaller trees representing the U.S. states, the five U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia around the National Christmas Tree is referred to as the Pathway to Peace.
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Things to see nearby
- Zero Milestone
- The Ellipse
- White House vegetable garden
- President's Park
- White House tennis court
- 1974 White House helicopter incident
- General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument
- South Lawn
- Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
- The Extra Mile
- First Division Monument
- White House helipad
- White House swimming pool
- Second Division Memorial