National Christmas Tree, Annual decorated tree on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C., United States
The National Christmas Tree stands 40 feet tall on the Ellipse south of the White House, decorated with thousands of lights and traditional ornaments.
The tradition began in 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge lit a 48-foot Balsam Fir decorated with 2,500 electric bulbs on Christmas Eve.
The Pathway of Peace surrounding the tree displays smaller trees with ornaments created by students representing all 56 states and territories of the United States.
Visitors can view the illuminated tree from sunset until 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday, and until 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday without entry fees.
The 2023 tree marks the first collaboration between the National Park Service and USDA Forest Service, using a Norway spruce from Monongahela National Forest.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Website: http://thenationaltree.org
GPS coordinates: 38.89490,-77.03630
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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