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

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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