THE National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

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100 Years

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Ornaments From Across the USA

Each year one-of-a-kind ornaments are made by Americans representing every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia. Explore some of the ornaments created for 2022's America Celebrates display.

ornament depicting the same scene of trees and a lake at summer then in winter
ornament with a collage of colors, on top a black handprint from a child
ornament depicting evergreen trees, strung with lights, against a pink starry sky
ornament depicting blooming cacti
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News

CBS broadcast the 2022 National Christmas Tree Lighting on December 11th. Check back here for more news.