House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) led the 60th annual Christmas tree lighting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday night.

The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a cherished holiday tradition that brings joy to thousands. WASHINGTON — The highly anticipated National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Thursday in D.C., bringing with it holiday cheer and increased traffic restrictions to the downtown area.

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, adorned in 5,000 LED lights and 10,000 hand-made ornaments, lit up the skies in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night during a ceremony to ring-in the 2024 holiday season.