Huffman in D.C. for Lighting of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

December 02, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dec. 1st was marked by the lighting of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Rep. Jared Huffman joined the California delegation in Washington D.C. for the event.

Harvested on Oct. 23rd, the 84-foot long white fur tree was shipped from the Golden State on a cross country road trip to the nation's capital.

It made plenty of stops along the way, including various parks and plazas, schools, as well as memorials and monuments before arriving on Nov. 19th.

Representative Huffman was joined by the ceremony's tree lighter and winner of an essay contest, fifth grade student Michael Mavris.

The representative from California's Second Congressional District spoke highly of his young cohort, ceremony, and counties.

Speaking of Humboldt County, the congressman said "I think I represent one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is an honor, that we get to share a piece of that with the Capitol and country this holiday season."

The tree hails from the Six Rivers National Forest and was decorated with 15,000 ornaments all of which were created by Californians.


By:  CHRISTOPHER AU-YOUNG
Source: ABC – KRCR