National Christmas Tree Lighting

How to watch syracuse s virtual christmas tree lighting ceremony in clinton square updated nov 27 2020.

National christmas tree lighting. Watch the 2020 ceremony and holiday performances on thursday december 3. Learn more about the history of the national christmas tree. The tradition of the national christmas tree on the ellipse began with president calvin coolidge over 90 years ago when he lit a 48 foot balsam fir from vermont decorated with 2 500 electric bulbs in red white and green on christmas eve 1923. The national christmas tree used a blue white and yellow lighting scheme in 1968.

The national christmas tree will be lit every evening throughout december and visitors can go to president s park to view the national christmas tree and 56 trees representing every state and. The 2019 tree lighting. 3 albeit virtually. Today the tree lighting remains a beloved holiday event in washington dc.

Posted nov 27 2020 the clinton square christmas tree lighting pictured on nov.