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 | This article contains a list of miscellaneous information. (September 2023) |
| Lighting of the National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace | |
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| Begins | December 1 |
| Ends | January 1 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | The Ellipse, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Years active | 1923–1941; 1945–present |
| Attendance | 17,000 (2011 approximate) |
| Organized by | National Park Foundation and Pageant of Peace, Inc. |
| Website | www.thenationaltree.org |
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.[1]
Since 1954,[2] this event has marked the start of month-long festivities known as the Pageant of Peace.[3] 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.[4]
- ^ Domke & Coe 2010, p. 89
- ^ harvnb, Domke & Coe 2010, pp. 88–89
- ^ Ford 2011, p. 39
- ^ "Students, Artist, Create Ornaments for the National Christmas Tree". Norwich Bulletin. December 9, 2010.