Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Merry Christmas! National Tree Trip Photos

2018 National Christmas Tree by the Capitol Building in DC
 Merriest Christmas wishes to you! May God bless you and all you do this Christmas and always!

Oregon ornament looks hand painted
Today my husband and I went to Washington DC to see what we call the "National Christmas Tree." I think it's really called something else but the sign that's usually there wasn't present when we visited. The sign tells us where the tree is from (usually a different state each year) and what school(s) provided ornaments (mostly handmade) as well as the height of the tree. There was a definite "Oregon" theme to the ornaments so I think that's where the tree came from this year.

Jesus loves everyone wagon wheel ornament
This was my favorite ornament because it gets to the heart of Christmas. "Jesus loves everyone" is so true. He loves you! For more information on Jesus' love for you I recommend the site www.peacewithgod.net and they have volunteers available to chat 24/7.

Three-tiered wooden ornament
I saw a couple of these neat hand-painted and three-tiered wooden ornaments. Of course, the tree is so tall that I could only see the ones near the bottom so there may be more.

Cute Christmas doggies
Based on the languages I overheard, there were people from all over the world visiting our tree and some locals even brought their festively dressed canine friends.

National Tree zoom photo
After we left the tree area the sun came out and I took this photo through some trees. I know it's not technically a good photo but I like the sunshine on the ornaments and thought you might too.

Thank you for visiting! May all your Christmas dreams come true!

Related posts:
Funny caracal Christmas: https://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2011/12/funny-caracal-christmas-photos.html
Cute Christmas cats: https://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-cat-santa-and-reindeer.html
My favorite Longwood Christmas: https://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-at-longwood-gardens.html
National Christmas tree 2013: https://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/12/national-christmas-tree-with-childrens.html
Christmas blessings: https://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-blessings.html