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Nation Dec 07

How a Christmas tree farm in North Carolina overcame Hurricane Helene’s destruction

By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin, Zoie Lambert

Politics Dec 02

U.S. first lady Jill Biden receives the White House Christmas Tree in Washington
WATCH: First Lady Jill Biden unveils White House Christmas decorations

More than 300 volunteers spent the past week decorating the interior and exterior of the White House and its 83 Christmas trees. They used nearly 10,000 feet of ribbon, more than 28,000 ornaments, over 2,200 paper doves and some 165,000…

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Politics Nov 18

The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, a 78-foot-tall red spruce named Ruby from the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, is unloaded on the grounds of the Capitol in Washington, U.S., November 18, 2022. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS
WATCH: The Capitol Christmas tree arrives in Washington, D.C. to kickoff holiday season

The National Forests in North Carolina was responsible for the transport and regard "Ruby" as a special tree that is part of a program to restore red spruces to the Appalachian forests.

By Associated Press

Politics Dec 02

First lady Jill Biden receives the White House Christmas tree
WATCH: Biden and Harris attend National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the White House

President Joe Biden and his family, along with Vice President Kamala Harris and her family, will attend the National Tree Lighting on the Ellipse park at the White House.

By Associated Press

World Dec 05

Watch 4:56
News Wrap: U.S. official says Iran may have killed 1,000 in protest crackdown

In our news wrap Thursday, a U.S. official said Iran may have killed more than a thousand people in a crackdown on mass protests. Brian Hook, U.S. special representative for Iran, cited reports from intelligence analysis and inside the country;…

Nov 25

Melania Trump receives official White House Christmas tree

By Associated Press

A horse-drawn carriage delivered the tree to the front door of the White House on Monday as members of a military band played Christmas music.

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Dec 06

Watch 3:17
Finding a Christmas tree fit for the U.S. Capitol

By PBS News Hour

In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, we take a look at the not-so-simple process of selecting the U.S. Capitol's Christmas tree. Last spring, Chris Nicolli, whose day job entails fighting wildfires, was tasked with picking the perfect specimen.

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