Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/capitol-christmas-tree-makes-its-dc-debut Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Capitol Christmas tree makes its D.C. debut Nation Nov 25, 2013 2:28 PM EST Capitol Christmas tree arrives in D.C. http://t.co/CdnQuitooi pic.twitter.com/G2BO9SDeB5 — HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) November 25, 2013 The 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree arrived Monday in Washington, D.C. after a coast-to-coast journey from Washington state. The 88-foot-tall Engelmann spruce was cut from the Colville National Forest before its long journey to Capitol Hill. Once in place on the Capitol's west lawn, the tree will be decorated with more than 5,000 homemade ornaments. A tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 3. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Capitol Christmas tree arrives in D.C. http://t.co/CdnQuitooi pic.twitter.com/G2BO9SDeB5 — HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) November 25, 2013 The 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree arrived Monday in Washington, D.C. after a coast-to-coast journey from Washington state. The 88-foot-tall Engelmann spruce was cut from the Colville National Forest before its long journey to Capitol Hill. Once in place on the Capitol's west lawn, the tree will be decorated with more than 5,000 homemade ornaments. A tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 3. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now