National Christmas Tree & "Pathway to Peace."

"Since 1923, the United States has held a tradition of lighting a National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC. In 1978, a live 40-foot Colorado blue spruce was transplanted from York, Pennsylvania to its present site on the Ellipse, the grassy area south of the White House. In 1954, a "Pathway of Peace," 56 smaller, decorated trees representing all 50 states, five territories, and the District of Columbia were planted surrounding the National Christmas Tree. Each year sponsoring organizations from each state provide tree decorations that are encased in a protective plastic globe to shield it from the weather."

The history of the Washington, DC Christmas Tradition and the "Pageant of Peace"
http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/ChristmasTree.htm

The "Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony" at the White House December 6, 2007
http://www.nps.gov/whho/national_christmas_tree_program.htm

I didn't know about the White House "Pathway of Peace" trees in Washington D.C. I am thankful for the information that we can search out just by Googling!



I am thankful Al and I were able to go with John, Liz and Henry to select their Christmas Tree for 2007. It was a cold, windy and wet day, yet Henry was so happy to be able to walk through the trees and had a great time "helping" his Mom and Dad pick out a tree for their home.

Photo: Henry dancing around the Christmas Tree - 12/2/07