Every holiday season, The National Christmas Tree is decorated with thousands of lights and unique decorations. The tree stands as a daily reminder of the holiday spirit and of this cherished national tradition.

2022 marked the 100th lighting of the National Christmas Tree. The tree's lighting and decoration design incorporated elements from tree designs of years past, including historical star tree toppers and star ornaments that embellished the base of the tree.

The 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Mickey Guyton, featured performances from Adam Blackstone, Stephen Sanchez, James Taylor, Muni Long, Trombone Shorty, The War And Treaty, and Trisha Yearwood.

Get details on how to watch the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and explore past performances.

The 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony featured performances from Shania Twain, the Estefans, Joss Stone, Andy Grammer, and more. CBS broadcast the 2022 National Christmas Tree Lighting on December 11th.

The 101st National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Mickey Guyton, features performances from Dionne Warwick, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, and more. The ceremony took place on the Ellipse at The White House and President’s Park on November 30, 2023.

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for the first time, the National Christmas Tree remains a symbol of the festive season and a living witness to the history being made in our nation’s capital. Enjoy the 98th annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree from the safety of your home, available on demand beginning December 3 at TheNationalTree.org

As one of the over 400 sites protected and preserved by the National Park Service, the park has served many purposes throughout the years, from a field for infantry drills to the host to celebrations such as the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Learn more at nps.gov

Remote performances from Kellie Pickler, Colton Dixon, Passion, and more helped celebrate the 2020 National Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy the 2020 National Christmas Tree Lighting …