Ticket lottery for tree lighting on the Mall opens Friday

It’s almost time to take your shot at getting free tickets to a D.C. holiday tradition.

The lottery opens at 12:01 a.m. Friday for the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will be at 5 p.m. Dec. 9 on the National Mall.

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