National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony History

Over the decades, some things change, and many things stay the same. Find out how successive presidents added their own twists on an annual tradition.

1923 | 1924-1933 | 1934-1938 | 1939-1940 | 1941-1953 | 1954-present

Last updated: December 24, 2015

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