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Fueled by Pride, 78-Foot Fir Tree Heads to the U.S. Capitol

Nov. 15, 2008
A giant fir tree drew big crowds as it began its journey from Montana to the west lawn of the United States Capitol, where it will serve as the Capitol Christmas Tree.
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Thief gives away stolen Christmas trees

WEST ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A holiday version of Robin Hood allegedly stole Christmas trees from an outdoor lot in West St. Paul, Minn., and plunked them down in area yards, police said.

Christmas tree retardants didn't help

PULLAUP, Wash., Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Two U.S. researchers advise consumers to think twice about spending money on a commercial flame retardant for a Christmas tree.

Woman treasures 79-year-old Christmas tree

CHELTENHAM, England, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- An elderly Englishwoman's most prized Christmas decoration is a small artificial tree her husband received from his grandmother 79 years ago.

Bush lights last national Christmas tree

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- George W. Bush kicked off his last Christmas season as president of the United States by lighting the national Christmas tree in Washington Thursday.

White House rejects impeachment ornament

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- A spokeswoman for first lady Laura Bush said a Christmas tree ornament calling for the impeachment of President Bush will not hang on the White House tree.
White House has patriotic holiday theme

White House has patriotic holiday theme

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The Bushes' final holiday season in the White House will have the theme "A Red, White and Blue Christmas," U.S. first lady Laura Bush said Wednesday.

Man throws Christmas tree at his father

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LONDON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- A Christmas-themed British online store says a $140 "ultimate lazy tree" it sells can be set up and decorated in only 2 minutes.
N.Y. demands permit for outdoor Xmas trees

N.Y. demands permit for outdoor Xmas trees

NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Those New York residents who are considering decorating a Christmas tree in front of their homes in the city limits should think twice, officials say.

Bushes get their Christmas tree up

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- First Lady Laura Bush said Sunday that the official White House Christmas tree was safely ensconced in the Blue Room.

Christmas tree season begins

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Owners of Christmas tree lots say they're among nervous U.S. retailers feeling the urgency of a shopping season with only four weeks.
Cyrus set to perform at tree lighting

Cyrus set to perform at tree lighting

NEW YORK, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Singer-actress Miley Cyrus has joined the all-star lineup of performers for the 11th annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" live telecast, NBC said Wednesday.

Reports: Men entered Britain in fake tree

NORTHAMPTON, England, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- British authorities said four men are being questioned after they allegedly entered the country illegally by hiding in a 32-foot-tall fake Christmas tree.

Needy children's Christmas tree stolen

SORRENTO, Fla., Nov. 25 (UPI) -- An artificial Christmas tree bearing the names of poor children needing gifts has been stolen from a post office lobby, police in Sorrento, Fla., said.

Province thanks Boston for help in 1917

CLEMENTSVALE, Nova Scotia, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- A 55-foot Christmas tree was bound for Boston from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia Tuesday as part of an annual appreciation of the city's help in 1917.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch