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The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration (2024)

A Ken Burns-style documentary exploring the first 100 years of our National Christmas Tree. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, just south of the White House. We follow the tree through its first 100 years, where it served as a backdrop to many events in our nation's history. We meet the designers and learn their process of lighting our federal fir each year. Available to view here: https://odiesnoutproductions.vhx.tv/

  • Documentary
  • History
  • Family

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mike StoudtMike StoudtNarrator
  • Photo of Debbie GeorgeDebbie GeorgeNational Christmas Tree Designer
  • Photo of Kathy PrescianoKathy PrescianoNational Christmas Tree Designer 1995-2008
  • Photo of Sue Hart JollySue Hart JollyDaughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Al Hart
  • Photo of Marie LaGiusa CarrMarie LaGiusa CarrDaughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Frank LaGiusa
  • Photo of Kathy Hargrove KellyKathy Hargrove KellyDaughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Earl Hargrove, Jr
  • Photo of Mary Beth GottiMary Beth GottiGE Lighting Engineer
  • Photo of Terry McGowanTerry McGowanGE Lighting Engineer

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