On the far left on stage is actress Reese Witherspoon.
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Reese Witherspoon helped President Barack Obama and the first family (and millions of people watching on the small screen) ring in the season by hosting the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the White House Ellipse on Thursday night. Musicians Crosby, Stills and Nash; Kelsea Ballerini; and Fall Out Boy performed. This year, fifth-grader Anna DeVolld from Alaska had the honors of assisting in the lighting, having written an essay about the significance of the tree. This is the first time the state of Alaska has provided the Capitol Christmas Tree. The event can be seen on public television throughout the month of December. The traditional tree lighting event took place across from the White House in President’s Park. For broadcast times, check local listings or the National Christmas Tree Lighting website.
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When ABC6 asked the Governor about the controversy surrounding the tree lighting in the past, about whether to call it a “holiday tree” instead of “Christmas Tree”, she said there was never a question. Launched in March 2015, Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque is a public awareness and education movement to inspire people from all backgrounds to connect with, celebrate, and support America’s national parks and community-based programs. Mr. Obama invited the nation’s oldest park ranger. It was a, and although details aren’t yet available on specifics for the 2015 National Christmas tree, audiences can anticipate yet another fantastic display of lights.
