First Lady Jill Biden Welcomes White House Christmas Tree from North Carolina

The six-meter tree, delivered by horse-drawn carriage, survived Hurricane Helene's devastation in September.

The White House Christmas tree, a six-meter fir, was delivered to the North Entrance by horse and carriage as part of a long-standing tradition.
The tree comes from a North Carolina farm that suffered significant damage during Hurricane Helene in September, with thousands of trees lost.
First Lady Jill Biden noted the resilience of the tree, which withstood the storm, while acknowledging the hardships faced by the Cartner family, who own the farm.
The tree was selected through the National Christmas Tree Association's annual competition, a tradition since 1966, with the winner providing the official White House tree.
The tree will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House, marking the start of the festive season in the United States.