Is National Christmas Tree Lighting coming back?
National Christmas Tree Lighting (2009–present) — family · music on CBS
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About National Christmas Tree Lighting
The National Christmas Tree Lighting is currently not scheduled to return this year, as the most recent episode aired on December 20, 2024.
The annual event is held at the White House lawn in Washington, D.C., each December, and has been broadcast on CBS since 2009. It features performances by well-known music artists who sing Christmas songs just before the official lighting of the national Christmas tree.
The show is a family and music genre special that celebrates the holiday season with live performances and festive activities. It has aired every December since its debut, with the latest episode in 2024. The program is hosted by Mickey Guyton and LL Cool J, with Ellen K. serving as the announcer. The runtime for each episode is approximately 60 minutes.
National Christmas Tree Lighting episode schedule
12 aired
Aired · 12
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2024 | S2024·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2024 |
| December 15, 2023 | S2023·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2023 |
| December 11, 2022 | S2022·E1 | National Christmas Tree Lighting: Celebrating 100 Years |
| December 5, 2021 | S2021·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 |
| December 5, 2016 | S2016·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2016 |
| December 5, 2015 | S2015·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2015 |
| December 8, 2014 | S2014·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2014 |
| December 6, 2013 | S2013·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2013 |
| December 8, 2012 | S2012·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2012 |
| December 1, 2011 | S2011·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2011 |
| December 9, 2010 | S2010·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2010 |
| December 10, 2009 | S2009·E1 | The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2009 |
