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Pelosi to light Capitol Christmas tree in one of last acts as Speaker
In one of her last official roles as Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi
(D-Calif.) is planning to light the Capitol’s Christmas tree during a
Dec. 7 ceremony on the West Front lawn, according to the Architect of
the Capitol’s (AoC) office.
This year’s Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive at the Capitol on Nov. 29, after making a journey more than 2,000 miles from Wyoming.
The 67-foot Engelmann spruce will be
displayed on the Capitol’s West Front when it arrives from the
Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Looking out over the National Mall, the tree will be decorated with
thousands of ornaments made by Wyoming residents along the theme of
“Wyoming: Forever West.” The AoC’s office said that for the sixth consecutive year it will use strands of LED lights, which use little
electricity and have an extremely long life-span, to decorate the entire
tree.
“The Capitol Christmas Tree is often referred to as ‘the People’s
Tree’ because it reflects the generosity of the state that sent it to
Washington,” said Pelosi in a statement.
“This year, the people of
Wyoming are showcasing their great state with a magnificent tree and
beautiful ornaments. May the tree light the way for a blessed Christmas
and a happy holiday season.”
The Capitol has had an official
Christmas tree since 1964. This year, it will be lit from nightfall
until 11 p.m. through Jan. 1, 2011.
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