The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is being broadcast today, Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. on Great American Family . You can watch with Fubo (free trial), or with Philo (promotional offers).

This year’s event took place yesterday , Thursday, Dec. 4 at The Ellipse at President’s Park in Washington, DC in honor of the holiday. The tree will be available to see in-person there, with lights typically on starting at sundown.

The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony has been a tradition for more than 100 years , starting in 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge lit the first tree in Washington, DC. It has happened every year since, and in 2025 the lighting marks 103 years. You can watch for free with Fubo (free trial), for cheap with Philo (promotional offers), or wi

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