‘Capitol Christmas 11’
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Didn’t luck out in the White House Christmas Tree Lighting lottery? You aren’t completely out of luck, because tonight is the official lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree. You’ve still got a big ol’ tree, a lot of lights and a pretty nice government building in the background. The ceremony will begin at 5pm on the West Front of the Capitol with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi throwing the switch, and will include performances by the U.S. Navy Band Ceremonial Brass.

This year’s tree comes from the Briger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, with 5,000 ornaments were made by Wyoming schoolchildren to reflect the theme “Wyoming-Forever West.” The tree will be lit every evening at dusk from now until January 1st.

Ashley Messick

Ashley is a born and bred Washingtonian who left for college but came running back to the District as fast as her little legs could carry her. By day she is a Capitol Hill brat, but by night she is a lean, mean, eating machine. It’s her goal in life to steal Anthony Bourdain’s job…by whatever means necessary. Contact her at Ashley (at) welovedc (dot) com or follow her on Twitter.