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# The History of the White House Christmas Tree
- URL: https://ivn.us/the-history-of-the-white-house-christmas-tree/
- Published: 2012-12-25T14:00:21.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-22T19:37:47.000Z
- Author: Jaclyn Nicholson
- Tags: News

The White House Christmas tree was lit by President Obama earlier this month, alongside his family and several thousands spectators. Although there are several Christmas trees throughout the White House, there is always one official tree that resides in the Blue Room. Check out the history of the White House Christmas Tree in this mini infographic. History of the White House Christmas Tree

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/dc/be/dcbe1ac4-146f-43be-92a6-ea84728d86a6/content/images/2026/02/the-history-of-the-white-house-christmas-tree-62331.jpg)](https://ivn.us/2012/12/06/the-history-of-the-white-house-christmas-tree/whitehousetree-3/)

Source: [http://www.elocal.com/content/infographics/white-house-christmas-tree-5](http://www.elocal.com/content/infographics/white-house-christmas-tree-5?ref=ivn.us)