Lighting of the National Christmas tree in Washington D.C.
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US President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters, Sasha and Malia, prepare to push the button to light the National Christmas Tree during the National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse adjacent to the White House in Washington, DC, on December 6, 2012. The annual event, hosted by actor Neil Patrick Harris, features performances by Jason Mraz, Ledisi, James Taylor, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Colbie Caillat and American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
