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How To Get Tickets To Witness The National Christmas Tree Lighting

November 2, 2009 at 12:14 PM | by kjb | 0 Comments

A trip to the local discount store over the week confirmed things: Christmas has arrived. The Halloween candy was marked down to free, and scavengers had already stripped the shelves of the remaining discount pet costumes. We’re kind of ready for the holiday season, as we’ve accepted that it now officially begins on November 1. Now that we understand things, we're eager to get tickets for the National Christmas Tree Lighting.

This week is your only opportunity to enter for a chance to witness the lighting of the huge tree in Washington, DC. If you miss out this week, you’re going to need some good luck or have your Congressperson on speed dial. The ticket lottery opens up this Wednesday at midnight and runs through 11:59 pm on Friday evening. Almost 10,000 free tickets will be distributed, but remember to some bring good shoes, as 7,000 of the tickets will be standing room only.

The country officially starts its seasonal celebration with the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on December 3 at 5 pm. That’s a Thursday, so you might need to call out of work for a couple days. If you’re in attendance you’ll witness the lighting of one big tree and 56 smaller ones. The smaller evergreens represent each state as well as five territories and the District of Columbia—it’s important not to forget the little guys during the holidays. There’s usually some decent entertainment as well, but they haven’t announced the headliners just yet. This is the first year they’re doing the whole thing online, and it certainly beats waiting in a long line first thing in the morning. Be sure to let us know if you snag some tickets.

Related Stories:
· The National Christmas Tree [Official Site]
· Lottery Opens Soon for DC Christmas Tree lighting [AP, via Washington Examiner]
· Holiday Travel coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo of the 2007 trees: Ardyiii]

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