Capitol Christmas Tree
The Capitol Christmas Tree (formerly the Capitol Holiday Tree) is the decorated tree that is erected annually on the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
A Christmas Tree Lights the Capitol
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The holiday season kicked in high gear with cutting of the State’s official Christmas tree from its home in Camino, Calif. Read full story at: http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/PIO/09_Christmas_Tree.doc
Published on Sunday 1st of August 2010 06:44:08 AM
Winter solstice 2009 and Yule origins
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The decorations of the National Christmas tree are seen covered in snow on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) No one knows the day Jesus was born on. In ancient Babylon, the feast of the Son …
Published on Sunday 1st of August 2010 06:44:08 AM
Senators Add Ornaments
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The term Christmas tree has its own meaning on Capitol Hill. It usually refers to a bill decorated with ornaments or special goodies for the folks back home.
Published on Sunday 1st of August 2010 06:44:08 AM
CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE 2009 CUTTING CEREMONY
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The official United States Capitol Christmas Tree will be harvested from an area in the White Mountains of northeastern Arizona on November 7, 2009. A ceremony with White Mountain Apache Dancers, Apache blessing, choral music and Arizona’s official historian Marshall Trimble will commemorate the historic event.
Published on Sunday 1st of August 2010 06:44:08 AM
Arizona's gift of the Capitol Christmas Tree makes a perfect
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Every year, one state is chosen to provide a Christmas tree to grace the US Capitol lawn, and will likely be the most photographed tannenbaum of the year. For 2009, Arizona will supply the tree that will take the record for being the …
Published on Sunday 1st of August 2010 06:44:08 AM
Get Tickets For National Christmas Tree Lighting: How To Get
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The Washington Community Christmas Tree was lit for the first time on 24th of December, 1913 in the East Plaza of the U.S. Capitol. President Marine Band performed the occasion and was witnessed by over 20,000 people and 1,000 chorus singers.
Published on Sunday 1st of August 2010 06:44:08 AM
O Christmas tree, dead Christmas tree: AZ gives Capitol Tree
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November’s here and that means one thing – it’s time to hurl ourselves face first into the upcoming holiday season. Arizona is doing that in a big way by slaughtering a mighty blue spruce as instructed by the federal government.
Published on Sunday 1st of August 2010 06:44:08 AM
Feds lift ban on 'Jesus' on Capitol Christmas tree
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Just one day after WND reported that rules for the 2009 Capitol Christmas Tree program prevented children from submitting decorations with themes such as "Happy Birthday, Jesus" and "Merry Christmas," state and federal officials are confirming the policy has been rescinded
Published on Sunday 1st of August 2010 06:44:08 AM
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