The National Christmas tree is lit by US President Barack Obama on the Ellipse in Washington on December 9, 2010.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 09: As the White House is seen in the background, the National Christmas Tree is lit during its lighting ceremony December 9, 2010 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the annual ceremony to kick off the 2010 National Christmas Tree Festival.
The National Christmas tree is lit by US President Barack Obama on the Ellipse in Washington on December 9, 2010.
The Obama family watch the stage during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington December 9, 2010.
The National Christmas Tree is lit in front of the White House during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Washington December 9, 2010.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 09: As the White House is seen in the background, the National Christmas Tree is lit during its lighting ceremony December 9, 2010 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the annual ceremony to kick off the 2010 National Christmas Tree Festival.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 09: Singer B.B. King performs during the 2010 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony December 9, 2010 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the annual ceremony to kick off the 2010 National Christmas Tree Festival.
Ten-year-old singer Jackie Evancho from 'America's Got Talent' performs during the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington on December 9, 2010.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 09: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) waves as he arrives with his daughters Sasha (4th L) and Malia (L), mother-in-law Marian Robinson (3rd L), and first lady Michelle Obama (2nd L) at the 2010 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony December 9, 2010 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the annual ceremony to kick off the 2010 National Christmas Tree Festival.
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 09: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) waves on stage with Jackie Evancho (C) during the 2010 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony December 9, 2010 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the annual ceremony to kick off the 2010 National Christmas Tree Festival.
The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2010
Jackie Evancho Sings "Oh Holy Night" at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
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