Being here in Washington, DC we never miss a chance to visit
the National Christmas Tree when it is set up. This year we decided to go the
day after the lighting ceremony. HOWEVER, in 2010 we went and both Lady Hiva
and I froze. Thankfully they have a big pit of fire there to warm you up. We
didn’t want to take Tau’aho down there with it being that cold so we went
during the day.
Yes, the lights are not as spectacular in day, but at least
we didn’t freeze! HEHE. If you go during December they have a small “Santa’s
Workshop” set up for you to see. Around the National Christmas Tree are small
trees to represent all 50 states and the U.S. Territories. The ornaments are
decorated by school children from that state. There are also several train sets
circling the tree. I counted at least 7 trains clacking by as we stood there.
The tradition of the President of the United States having a
Christmas tree out in front of the White House started in 1923!~ WOW! A long
standing tradition. What I didn’t realize is that there is also a “Capital Tree”
up at the Capital building that is a tradition too. They have a healthy
competition to see which tree is bigger each year. The 2013 National Tree is 65
feet and from California, while Washington State donated an 88 foot tree for
the Capital tree that was trucked all the way across the country to be here!
Sadly, because of the concert stage being removed we could
only see Hawaii’s tree from afar. (Maybe we will have to go back?_
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