Follow @PeoplesTree US Capitol Christmas Tree 2011 Ornament Due Date EXTENDED send them to us as you complete them prior to August 31 2011 Reprint of the Ornament information: Because of the size, over five thousand ornaments will be needed to decorate it. This year, participants in California are being asked to submit their...
Follow @PeoplesTree Every year during the holiday season, a very large Christmas tree travels thousands of miles from some lucky state all the way to Washington DC. The chosen state is fortunate because it gives them a chance to showcase their own history, decorate a beautiful tree for not only lawmakers, but for the...
Follow @PeoplesTree Imagine the coolness of the winter air. You are bundled up in warm attire. You brought along a thermos of hot apple cider. Your friends or family are with you. You feel a slight breeze on your faces. Together you sing some happy Christmas carols. Your tools clang together. You brought a...
Follow @PeoplesTree A Capitol Christmas tree has adorned the west lawn of the Capitol building every holiday season since 1964. Not to be confused with the National Christmas tree which is on the grounds of the White House, the Capitol Christmas tree is a pretty sight among the annual holiday festivities in Washington DC...
Follow @PeoplesTree All Californians are asked to get involved. You too can be involved with this event. Out Of Hand Pottery Creative Arts Center (MAP) will be providing on and off-site opportunities for individuals and groups to create unique, colorful clay ornaments that can be submitted to help decorate the US Capitol Christmas Tree...
Follow @PeoplesTree Every year at Christmas time, one lucky State gets to be represented in the Capitol of our nation. This year’s choice to send a tree to Washington DC is the great State of California. The tree that will be cut and sent in November of this year will become the People’s Tree...
Follow @PeoplesTree For decades, the White House has had a Christmas tree on the West Front lawn. In 1964, the first official Capitol Christmas Tree was purchased from a Pennsylvania nursery. A life Douglas fir, this tree was planted directly on the lawn, where it survived for another four years. In 1968 and 1969,...
Follow @PeoplesTree California is an inspiration to many artists, crafters, and musicians. This year, thousands of creative people will have the chance to have their creative work performed or placed on display for all of America to see. By participating in this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree project, people are not only taking part in...