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National Christmas tree lighting

  • WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Singer Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds sings during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    President Obama And Family Attend Nat'l Christmas Tree Lighting

    WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Singer Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds sings during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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  • WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Singer James Taylor sings during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and his family participated in this year's 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    President Obama And Family Attend Nat'l Christmas Tree Lighting

    WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Singer James Taylor sings during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and his family participated in this year's 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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  • WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Jason Mraz (L) sings a duet with Colbie Caillat during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    President Obama And Family Attend Nat'l Christmas Tree Lighting

    WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Jason Mraz (L) sings a duet with Colbie Caillat during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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  • WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Singer and songwriter Colbie Caillat sings during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    President Obama And Family Attend Nat'l Christmas Tree Lighting

    WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Singer and songwriter Colbie Caillat sings during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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  • WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks after lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, D.C. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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    President Obama And Family Attend Nat'l Christmas Tree Lighting

    WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks after lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, D.C. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Singer Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds sings during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Singer James Taylor sings during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. President Obama and his family participated in this year's 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Jason Mraz (L) sings a duet with Colbie Caillat during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Singer and songwriter Colbie Caillat sings during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, DC. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks after lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 6, 2012 in Washington, D.C. This year is the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama along with his family and many celebrities participate in the 90th lighting of the National Christmas tree in front of the White House in Washington, D.C.