http://www.articleheaven.net en-us editorial@articlealley.com On December 24, 1913 in the East Plaza of the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Community Christmas Tree was lit for the first time. A crowd of about twenty thousand attended the occasion. President Marine Band performed and was accompanied by a chorus of one... http://www.articleheaven.net/national-christmas-tree-lighting--historical-background-1229867.html 12th November 2009