National Christmas Tree Photos - Pictures of the Pageant of Peace in Washington
By Rachel Cooper, About.com Guide
President Obama Greets Santa at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
President Obama Greets Santa at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
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President Barack Obama greets Santa Claus during the annual National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse in Washington, DC. Lighting the National Christmas Tree is a yearly tradition for the President of the United States during the holiday season.
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- 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
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