Christmas tree at the U.S. Capitol (6 of 7)
The 2009 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 85-foot tall Blue Spruce from the Apache-Stitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. It is decorated with over 5,000 ornaments crafted by people across Arizona. Strung with energy-saving LED lights for the fifth year in a row, it was lit by U.S. Senator Nancy Pelosi on December 8, 2009. Getty Images 13/12/09
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