Updated: Dec. 9, 2013 at 11:23 AM
National Christmas Tree lighting (16 images)
The National Christmas Tree is lit on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C.
Aretha Franklin performs during the 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting event on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. on December 6, 2013. UPI/Molly Riley
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Aretha Franklin performs during the 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting event on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. on December 6, 2013. UPI/Molly Riley
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President Barack Obama walks off the stage after speaking during the 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. on December 6, 2013. UPI/Molly Riley
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