President Barack Obama lights the National Christmas Tree for the final time with a wish that Americans will care for the hungry, the sick, and the downtrodden this festive season and also treat one another as they would want to be treated.
"It is a message of unity, and a message of hope, and a message of decency, that never goes out of style. And it's one that we all need very much today." Obama said.
The US president message rounds out his family's Christian faith, and that of Americans of all backgrounds.
"What I've seen is a big-hearted and hopeful and resilient people who look out for each other," Obama said
The lighting ceremony tradition was started in 1923, which takes place in President's Park, just south of the White House fence. President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama turned on the white, red and blue lights which adorned the massive tree, with help from their daughter Sasha.
Performers at this year's ceremony included Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, Marc Anthony, Kelly Clarkson, Yolanda Adams, The Lumineers, James Taylor and Chance the Rapper. The host was actress Eva Longoria.
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