The reason for the absence of a White House Christmas tree during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency is unknown. Sources have various theories for why a Christmas tree was not displayed.

In 1929, First Lady Hoover began the tradition of an official White House Christmas tree and from there it has only grown. Each First Lady handles the responsibility of the decorations and theme ...

The National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., toppled over on Tuesday due to strong wind gusts. The official tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday night.

NEWLAND, N.C. — A tree from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland arrived at the White House on Monday, Nov. 25. The 20-foot tall tree is much more than a Fraser fir. It stands as a symbol ...

Biden holds his final White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony 00:28. ... This year's Christmas tree is a 35-foot Red Spruce from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia.

The tree selection, held Oct. 28, marked the 16th time a White House Christmas tree has been selected from North Carolina, and the first time the Cartner family farm in Avery County has been chosen.