National Christmas Tree

The US government shutdown may have temporarily dimmed Washington's National Christmas Tree but never fear, Santa Claus is still comin' to town -- and the military is tracking his path.

The National Christmas Tree that sits behind the White House will be reopened to the public on Monday after becoming an unfortunate totem of Washington's political dysfunction when it went dark over the weekend amid the federal shutdown.

Washington's National Christmas Tree went dark Monday on the third day of a US government shutdown that left President Donald Trump fuming at opponents and stock markets teetering.

She played violin before an audience at the National Press Club. She's met members of Congress, Cabinet officials and rock stars. On Thursday, she stood with House Speaker Paul Ryan and flipped the switch to light the Capitol Christmas Tree.

Communal issues cannot be raised in the garb of environmental concerns, the National Green Tribunal has said while junking a plea for banning the use of Christmas trees and prohibiting the making of Santa Claus costumes.

President Barack Obama on Thursday marked his final time lighting the National Christmas Tree with a wish that Americans will care for the sick, the hungry and the downtrodden this holiday season and treat one another as they would want to be treated.

Midnight tolling of bells, decked up Christmas trees, long row of candles and carols sung in unison marked Christmas celebration in the national capital, as thousands of people thronged churches to offer prayers and exchange gifts.

US President Barack Obama kicked off the holiday season in Washington on Thursday with the lighting of the national Christmas tree.

US first lady Michelle Obama received the annual Christmas tree delivery at the White House on Friday, heralding the start of the holiday season.

Braving rain and cold, President Barack Obama and his family ventured across the street from the White House on Friday to preside over the lighting of the U.S. national Christmas tree.

President Barack Obama and his family have flipped the switch for the 90th annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree.

Federal officials say the National Christmas Tree planted near the White House a year ago has died and is being removed.

The US government shutdown may have temporarily dimmed Washington's National Christmas Tree but never fear, Santa Claus is still comin' to town -- and the military is tracking his path.

The National Christmas Tree that sits behind the White House will be reopened to the public on Monday after becoming an unfortunate totem of Washington's political dysfunction when it went dark over the weekend amid the federal shutdown.

Washington's National Christmas Tree went dark Monday on the third day of a US government shutdown that left President Donald Trump fuming at opponents and stock markets teetering.

She played violin before an audience at the National Press Club. She's met members of Congress, Cabinet officials and rock stars. On Thursday, she stood with House Speaker Paul Ryan and flipped the switch to light the Capitol Christmas Tree.

Communal issues cannot be raised in the garb of environmental concerns, the National Green Tribunal has said while junking a plea for banning the use of Christmas trees and prohibiting the making of Santa Claus costumes.

President Barack Obama on Thursday marked his final time lighting the National Christmas Tree with a wish that Americans will care for the sick, the hungry and the downtrodden this holiday season and treat one another as they would want to be treated.

Midnight tolling of bells, decked up Christmas trees, long row of candles and carols sung in unison marked Christmas celebration in the national capital, as thousands of people thronged churches to offer prayers and exchange gifts.

US President Barack Obama kicked off the holiday season in Washington on Thursday with the lighting of the national Christmas tree.

US first lady Michelle Obama received the annual Christmas tree delivery at the White House on Friday, heralding the start of the holiday season.

Braving rain and cold, President Barack Obama and his family ventured across the street from the White House on Friday to preside over the lighting of the U.S. national Christmas tree.

President Barack Obama and his family have flipped the switch for the 90th annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree.

Federal officials say the National Christmas Tree planted near the White House a year ago has died and is being removed.