The National Christmas Tree Lighting in Wasghinton

U.S. President Barack Obama, accompanied by "Santa Claus" and Obama's daughters Malia and Sasha, watch the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, December 9, 2010. The first Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place back in 1923, with President Calvin Coolidge presiding. UPI/Andrew Harrer/Pool