White House Christmas Tree 2019

Today the tree lighting remains a beloved holiday event in washington dc.

White house christmas tree 2019. Larry snyder winner of the national christmas tree contest presented the. The official white house christmas tree which arrived the week before from pitman pennsylvania. On monday november 25 2019 first lady melania trump participated in the arrival of the white house 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 douglas fir is approximately 23 feet tall and was grown by larry and joanne snyder at mahantongo valley farms in pennsylvania. The associated press first lady melania trump looks over the 2019 white house christmas tree as it is delivered to the white house in washington monday nov. Officials selected a towering 18 foot douglas fir as this year s traditional official white house christmas tree harvested from mahantongo valley farms in pitman pennsylvania. The 2019 decorative approach features glittery patriotism throughout 1600 pennsylvania avenue.

First lady melania trump paid tribute to the spirit of america monday morning as the white house unveiled its annual christmas decorations to kickoff the holiday season. Presented by the national park service and the national park foundation this beloved american tradition features musical performances and the official lighting of the national christmas tree on the ellipse at president s park white house.