Visitors enjoy a three-week holiday celebration with live entertainment at the National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace. Seasonal displays surrounding the tree include a yule log, a model train, a manger and Santa's workshop.
Here's a photo of the miniature train after a dusting of snow.
National Christmas Tree Photos - Pictures of the Pageant of Peace in Washington
By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide
A Miniature Train at the Ellipse
A Miniature Train at the Ellipse
Photo © Terry Adams/NPSPrev
- National Christmas Tree - 2009
- A Miniature Train at the Ellipse
- Santa's Workshop at the National Christmas Tree
- National Christmas Tree - 2009 Dusk
- Santa and Mrs. Claus at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
- President Obama Greets Santa at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
- Michelle Obama Reads the Story 'The Night Before Christmas'
- Jordan Sparks Performs at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
- Obamas and Bidens at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
- PS22 Chorus
- Sheryl Crow
- Christmas Manger
- Yule Log by the National Christmas Tree
More About Christmas in Washington, DC
Explore Washington, DC
Must Reads
By Category
About.com Special Features
Holiday Central
What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >
On the National Mall in Washington, DC
Take a look at the capital's best sight-seeing spot. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.