Biden Lights National Christmas Tree Following Earlier Toppling

The longstanding tradition continues with a 40-foot Norway spruce, despite earlier wind damage.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden lit the National Christmas Tree in a ceremony on the White House Ellipse.
The 40-foot Norway spruce, which was toppled by heavy wind gusts earlier in the week, was upright and fully decorated for the event.
The National Park Service had the tree standing again within hours of it being knocked over.
The ceremony, which is a longstanding White House tradition, included musical performances by Dionne Warwick, St. Vincent, and others.
The National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony dates back to 1913, and became a national event in 1963.