The nation’s capital will take a major step into the holiday season within a matter of days as lightings of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree and the National Christmas Tree take place. U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree The lighting of the U.

Falling snow a surprise gift at annual Christmas at the Capitol tree lighting ceremony with Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee.

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be lit Tuesday, marking the start of the holiday season in Washington D.C. This year’s “People’s Tree” is an 80-foot Sitka Spruce. It made the trip all the way from Alaska to take center stage on the National Mall for the holidays.