The US Capitol Christmas tree arrived to the Capitol grounds Monday all the way from Montana — a 3,000 mile journey.
WASHINGTON — The Nation’s Capitol is getting in the Christmas spirit.
The US Capitol Christmas tree arrived to the Capitol grounds Monday all the way from Montana — a 3,000 mile journey.
The tree is a 79-foot Englemann Spruce and will be placed on the West Front Lawn.
The tree lighting ceremony is slated for Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. and is open to the public.
The US Capitol Christmas tree arrived on Capitol grounds Monday. (Courtesy U.S. Capitol Twitter)
Courtesy U.S. Capitol Twitter
The tree came all the way from Montana, a 3,000 mile journey.
Courtesy U.S. Capitol Twitter
The tree, an Englemann Spruce, is 79 feet tall.
Courtesy U.S. Capitol Twitter
The tree will be placed on the West Front Lawn.
Courtesy U.S. Capitol Twitter
The tree lighting ceremony is slated for Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. and is open to the public.
Courtesy U.S. Capitol Twitter
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