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The National Christmas Tree is lit in Washington

Biden said the White House holiday theme of “wonder, magic and joy” captures the essence of Christmas.

By Associated Press

Nov. 30, 2023

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President Joe Biden speaks as first lady Jill Biden listen after they lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, in Washington.
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With the White House in the background, Dionne Warwick and Ledisi perform after President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30.
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Dionne Warwick performs after President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30.
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Dionne Warwick and Ledisi perform after President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30.
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden watch performers after they lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, in Washington.
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Darren Criss performs after President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30.
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Samara Joy performs after President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30.
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Joe Walsh and St. Vincent perform after President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden lit the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30.
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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden listen to performances after lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, near the White House, Thursday, Nov. 30, in Washington.

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