The National Christmas Tree reflected in the white ornament on the North Dakota Christmas Tree.

The North Dakota Christmas Tree, decorated by Valley City (N.D.) High School Advance Art students and the White House.

From left to right, North Dakota’s Christmas Tree, trains around the National Christmas Tree and the Washington Monument.

Good on Ya Valley City High School Advance Art Students!

Full moon rising behind the National Christmas Tree.

Christmas is a festive time in our nation’s capital. Among the sights is the National Christmas Tree,  located in the northeast quadrant of The Elipse near the White House in Washington, D.C.  Each year since 1923, the tree has been decorated. The North Dakota Christmas tree is one of 56 trees representing each U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia from Dec. 1 through Jan. 1 as part of the America Celebrates display. For those who aren’t able to view the trees in person, these images from Alexandria, Va., photographer Jeff Olson are a nice alternative.