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Deck the halls, the Capitol Christmas Tree is here

This year’s tree came from the Chugach National Forest in Alaska, traveling more than 4,000 miles before making its final journey to the Capitol’s West Lawn...

Jory Heckman@jheckmanWFED

December 2, 2015 10:13 am

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The Architect of the Capitol’s Superintendent of the Capitol Grounds Ted Bechtol explores the Chugach National Forest for “the one.”

This year’s tree came from the Chugach National Forest, traveling more than 4,000 miles before making its final journey to the Capitol’s West Lawn.

The lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The ceremony is free and open to the general public.

Jory Heckman

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