Crowds gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday evening to watch as Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy Pelosi 'Don't mess with Mama': Pelosi's daughter tweets support following press conference comments Bloomberg: Trump should be impeached On The Money: Congress races to beat deadline on shutdown | Trump asks Supreme Court to shield financial records from House Democrats | House passes bill to explicitly ban insider trading MORE (D-Calif.) presided over the 55th annual lighting of the Capitol Christmas tree.This year’s tree — a 60-foot blue spruce — comes from the Carson National Forest in New Mexico. All five members of the state’s congressional delegation joined Pelosi at the ceremony, as did New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamMichelle Lynn Lujan GrishamCapitol Christmas tree lights up Washington Here are 16 places celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day for the first time this year New Mexico releases plan to provide free college to all state residents: … [Read more...] about Capitol Christmas tree lights up Washington
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Christmas Tree Farm’ Video Is a VHS Wonderland
Photo: Taylor Nation Photo: Taylor Nation Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Taylor Nation Taylor Swift’s ‘Christmas Tree Farm’ Video Is a VHS Wonderland 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Taylor Swift may have set a “Farm”-to-market land speed record with the release of “Christmas Tree Farm” Thursday night, just four days after the tune was written, and with much less time than that since it was lushly orchestrated for maximum holiday glee. The biggest revelation of the accompanying video — at least for anyone who hasn’t seen any of her family home movies before? Maybe just that 3-year-old Swift looks almost identical to 29-year-old Swift, as facial expressions go. And that Swift really did grow up … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift’s ‘Christmas Tree Farm’ Video Is a VHS Wonderland
Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrates California’s Diverse Residents
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Hundreds gathered on the west steps of the Capitol Thursday evening to watch the state Christmas Tree get lit up. Governor Gavin Newsom and his family hosted their first state tree lighting and recognized the diverse people who live in the Golden State. Performers from dozens of California cultures came together to help celebrate the holiday season at California’s 88th State Capitol Tree Lighting ceremony. “It’s that spirit of our celebration of that diversity that I think unites every single one of us,” Governor Newsom said. READ ALSO: California’s Official Christmas Tree Under Scrutiny Many were touched by a song performed by students from Paradise Ridge Elementary school, whose town is still trying to recover from the state’s deadliest wildfire. “My heart was just overwhelmed with joy to see those kids on the stage, it was a beautiful thing,” Ebony Harper said. “That’s the definition of … [Read more...] about Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrates California’s Diverse Residents
Laredo man arrested for allegedly destroying mother’s Christmas tree
A man landed behind bars for destroying his mother's Christmas tree, according to Laredo police. A man landed behind bars for destroying his mother's Christmas tree, according to Laredo police. Photo: Courtesy Photo: Courtesy Image 1 of / 143 Caption Close Image 1 of 143 A man landed behind bars for destroying his mother's Christmas tree, according to Laredo police. A man landed behind bars for destroying his mother's Christmas tree, according to Laredo police. Photo: Courtesy Laredo man arrested for allegedly destroying mother’s Christmas tree 1 / 143 Back to Gallery A man landed behind bars for destroying his mother's Christmas tree, according to Laredo police. READ MORE: Laredo … [Read more...] about Laredo man arrested for allegedly destroying mother’s Christmas tree
Melania Looks Festive In Beautiful Red And White Checkered Coat At Lighting Of National Christmas Tree
Melania Trump definitely stole the show Thursday when she stepped out in a beautiful red and white coat during the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) The first lady looked just as striking as ever the long-sleeve, button-up coat with the red and white print that went down past her knees as she joined President Donald Trump for the annual lighting ceremony. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip)(Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) She completed the terrific holiday look with loose hair and a matching red and white belt. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) To say she looked perfect for Christmas time would be a serious understatement. REUTERS/Tom Brenner During the event, … [Read more...] about Melania Looks Festive In Beautiful Red And White Checkered Coat At Lighting Of National Christmas Tree