An ill wind knocked over the National Christmas Tree outside the White House Tuesday afternoon, two days before it was set to be officially lit by President Biden. The stately 40-foot spruce ...

On Monday, first lady Jill Biden revealed this year’s White House holiday decorations. Among them is the focal point of the Blue Room: the floor-to-ceiling Fraser fir Christmas tree. The ...

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 ...

Biden holds his final White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony 00:28. President Biden participated in the annual Christmas tree lighting on the Ellipse on Thursday evening, his last time ...

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 ...

Amid musical performances and a visit from Santa, President Joe Biden illuminated the National Christmas Tree outside the White House Thursday evening for the last time in his presidency.

1 of 8 | U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

The 102 nd National Christmas Tree Lighting is back for its annual tradition at the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park. CBS will broadcast the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting on ...

But what really made a tree a Christmas tree were the candles, ... But in 1894 President Cleveland put electric lights on the White House tree, and by 1914, a 16-foot string cost just $1.75.

The National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony drew crowds to the Ellipse just south of the White House. Organizers said earlier they were expecting about 12,000 people to attend the ceremony.