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Pageant Closes With Lighting of National Xmas Tree

The National Christmas Tree is illuminated on the Ellipse.

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Pageant Closes With Lighting of National Xmas Tree
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First Published: Dec 4, 2008 8:38 PM EDT

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  • Mike Friday, Dec 5 at 8:02 AM FLAG COMMENT Seriously, you call it an Xmas tree. Have a little respect for the religious origins of the holiday and call it a Christmas tree.Seriously, you call it an Xmas tree. Have a little respect for the religious origins of the holiday and call it a Christmas tree.

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Pageant Closes With Lighting of National Xmas Tree

Famous singers, military families and, of course, Santa, were among those in attendance when the National Christmas Tree was lit Thursday night.

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