National Tree Lighting
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Obama greets Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and an elf, played by Brad and Victoria Oscar and Diego Preito, as they participate in the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington on Dec. 3. (AP)
Brad Oscar and Victoria Oscar, portraying Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus perform during the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. (AP)
President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia arrive to help light the National Christmas Tree. (AP)
Sheryl Crow performs during the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. (AP)
Jordin Sparks performs during the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. (AP)
First lady Michelle Obama reads a holiday story to a group of children following the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. (AP)
The White House is seen in the background after the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. (AP)
President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia help to light the National Christmas Tree.
Common performs during the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. (AP)