USA - Bidens light up Christmas tree in front of the White House
Twinkling lights at the White House: US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill rang in the Christmas season in the USA and lit up the traditional Christmas tree in front of the government headquarters at the touch of a button.
The Bidens celebrated the ceremony to mark the start of the festive season on Thursday evening together with numerous visitors. Biden counted down from five before the festively decorated fir tree began to shine.
The illuminated tree stands in Ellipse Park between the White House and the Washington Monument. The switching on of the lights by the President has been a tradition in Washington for a hundred years. President Calvin Coolidge lit up a Christmas tree for the first time in 1923.
On Tuesday, the decorated fir tree fell over as icy winds gripped the US capital. The gusts of wind reached speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour. The huge tree lay on its side for a short time and was finally put back up with the help of a crane.
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- Every year, the Christmas tree at the White House is a symbol of the festive spirit in Washington, the heart of the USA.
- During Christmas time, the traditional lighting ceremony is attended by thousands of Americans and tourists, who gather to see the light shine on the Christmas tree.
- As the U.S. President, Joe Biden has the responsibility to uphold these age-old traditions, much like his predecessors, such as President Calvin Coolidge who began the tradition in 1923.
- The Bidens are dedicated to ensuring that the Christmas spirit shines brightly in the USA, even during unfavorable weather conditions like the icy winds that threatened to down the Christmas tree this year.
- Despite challenges, the new first lady, Jill Biden, worked alongside her husband to ensure that the tree, adorned with ornaments and lights, would once again grace the Ellipse Park and spread joy to all Americans during the holiday season.
- At the end of the day, the lights on the Christmas tree in front of the White House illuminate not only Ellipse Park but the entire nation, symbolizing unity and a sense of Christmas cheer in the USA.
Source: www.stern.de
