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events2 years ago

"Live Stream the 101st National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in 2023"

The 101st National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is set to take place on November 30th at 5 p.m. ET outside the White House. Only winners of a ticket lottery can attend in person, but the event will be live-streamed by USA TODAY and broadcast on CBS on December 15th. The new 40-foot Norway spruce tree, cut from the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia, replaces the previous tree that was removed due to a fungal disease. The ceremony will feature performances by various artists, including Mickey Guyton and Joe Walsh. The tree was temporarily toppled by strong winds but has been raised upright again.

via USA TODAY|
#ceremony#events#live-streaming
politics2 years ago

"Symbolic Fall: National Christmas Tree Topples, Reflecting Turbulent Times"

The National Christmas Tree fell over on Tuesday, causing alarm among federal park workers and temporarily questioning plans for the national tree-lighting ceremony. Some critics have used the incident as a metaphor for President Biden's economic policies, while others see it as a relatable mishap during the pressure-filled holiday season. The 40-foot Norway spruce was toppled by a strong gust of wind and workers are using a crane to right it.

via The New York Times|
#holiday-season#metaphor#mishap
weather2 years ago

"National Christmas Tree Falls in Front of White House Amid Strong Winds"

The National Christmas Tree near the White House was knocked over by strong winds in Washington. The 40-foot tree from Monongahela National Forest fell over during a wind gust, but has since been secured and is now upright. The park service is looking at all possibilities to ensure a successful lighting ceremony scheduled for Thursday. Public viewing of the tree begins on Saturday.

via NBC News|
#national-christmas-tree#national-park-service#strong-winds
weather2 years ago

National Christmas Tree Falls in Front of White House Amid Strong Winds

The 40-foot-tall National Christmas Tree near the White House was toppled by strong winds, but National Park Service officials remain hopeful about holding the annual lighting ceremony on Thursday. The tree, a Norway spruce, is the second one to hold the honor this year after the previous tree became infected. The event is set to feature performances by Dionne Warwick and St. Vincent.

via ABC News|
#lighting-ceremony#national-christmas-tree#national-park-service
weather2 years ago

"High Winds Bring Down National Christmas Tree at White House"

Strong winds on Tuesday caused the National Christmas tree, a 40-foot Norway spruce from Monongahela National Forest, to topple near the White House. The National Park Service is assessing the damage but remains optimistic that the tree lighting ceremony will proceed as planned on Thursday. This year's tree was not planted due to time constraints, breaking a tradition that dates back to 1973.

via WTOP|
#monongahela-national-forest#national-christmas-tree#national-park-service