Washington, DC, lights the National Christmas Tree

Published December 4, 2025 7:57pm ET



With 21 days until Christmas Day, the National Christmas Tree has arrived, been decorated, and lit to celebrate the holiday season.

The 35-foot spruce tree made its journey from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Virginia early Thursday morning, and the event has attracted visitors from all over the country.

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