The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands lit during the 76th annual lighting ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in New York. The 80-year-old Norway spruce, which stands 72 feet tall, is decorated with 30,000 LED lights and topped with a Swarovski crystal star. The tree will stay lit through January 9, 2009.
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New York
People walk past the New York Stock Exchange after the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in New York.
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Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia's City Christmas Tree is seen after a public lighting ceremony at City Hall, in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.
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Lansing, Mich.
Fireworks explode over the Michigan Capitol and the official state Christmas tree following a ceremony lighting the tree, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, in Lansing, Mich. The 65-foot spruce tree came from Negaunee in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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Boston
With the Statehouse dome off in the background, the Boston Common Christmas tree glows shortly after a it's seasonal lighting in Boston, Thursday evening Dec. 4, 2008.
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Washington
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is lit up on the Capitol grounds, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Washington. This year's tree, a 70-foot Subalpine Fir, came from Montana's Bitterroot National Forest.
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Washington
The National Christmas Tree, near the White House in Washington, is illuminated during a ceremony attended by President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.
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Denver
The traditional holiday light display illuminates the Denver City County Building late on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.
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Overland Park, Kan.
A half moon sets in the distance behind a Christmas tree on top of an building in Overland Park, Kan., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008.
