The annual tradition of lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse kicked off the Christmas season in Washington.

The tradition began with former President Calvin Coolidge in 1923.

The first lady unveiled the White House holiday decorations and opened a holiday ice rink on the South Lawn for children to skate and play hockey throughout December.

The annual tradition of lighting the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse kicked off the Christmas season in Washington.{ai:summary}<p>Annual lighting of National Christmas Tree in Washington marks start of Christmas season. Tradition started by former President Coolidge in 1923. First lady unveils White House holiday decorations, opens ice rink for children to skate. #culture</p>

Christmas comes to Washington with tree lighting, skating rink, White House decorations

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