Since 1970, a different national forest has provided a live tree, dubbed “The People’s Tree,” to the White House to be lit and decorated for the holidays. For 2020, the tree was provided by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in partnership with the nonprofits Choose Outdoors and Colorado Tourism. This tree travels the nation with stops along the way for planned special events. This year, the tree-cutting ceremony was on November 5 and the tree began its journey to the White House on November 10, making its appearance on the West Lawn on November 20. Learn more about the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree at uscapitolchristmastree.com.
Colorado Provides America’s Christmas Tree
Courtesy James Edward Mills of the Joy Trip Project