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The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration

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

1h 41m | PG-13

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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/

Director: Jeff Carter

Studio: Odie Snout Productions, LLC

Genre: Documentary, History, Family

Video: 720p

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Cast

Mike Stoudt

Mike Stoudt

as Narrator

Debbie George

Debbie George

as National Christmas Tree Designer

Kathy Presciano

Kathy Presciano

as National Christmas Tree Designer 1995-2008

Sue Hart Jolly

Sue Hart Jolly

as Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Al Hart

Marie LaGiusa Carr

Marie LaGiusa Carr

as Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Frank LaGiusa

Kathy Hargrove Kelly

Kathy Hargrove Kelly

as Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Earl Hargrove, Jr