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Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2016

Visitors use their cell phone cameras to capture the moment of the 2016 National Tree lighting. Experts warn consumers should rely only on cellular connections to prevent themselves from being hacked in large crowds. (AP Images)
President Barack Obama, with Michelle Obama, and daughter Sasha, sing with Santa Claus and others during the lighting ceremony for the 2016 National Christmas Tree is seen before the lighting ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Visitors use their cell phone cameras to capture the moment of the 2016 National Tree lighting. Experts warn consumers should rely only on cellular connections to prevent themselves from being hacked in large crowds. (AP Images)
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughter Sasha waves and applaud after lighting the 2016 National Christmas Tree at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. Also on stage is the host Eva Longoria. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama, center, hugs Santa Claus, with James Taylor, right, during the lighting ceremony for the 2016 National Christmas Tree is seen before the lighting ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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(Courtesy Shannon Finney, <a href="http://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com">www.shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
(Courtesy Shannon Finney, <a href="http://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com">www.shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)
(Courtesy Shannon Finney, <a href="http://www.shannonfinneyphotography.com">www.shannonfinneyphotography.com</a>)

WASHINGTON — See photos from the 2016 lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse.

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