Melania Trump Welcomes Grand Champion White House Christmas Tree
First Lady Melania Trump welcomed the White House Christmas tree, a 'Grand Champion Growers' selection from Michigan, delivered by horse-drawn carriage.
Overview
- First Lady Melania Trump officially welcomed the 2020 White House Christmas tree to the North Lawn on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season at the executive residence.
- The impressive tree, sourced from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan, earned the prestigious 'Grand Champion Growers' title from the National Christmas Tree Association.
- Its arrival was a festive event, featuring three coachmen, Clydesdales, and a green horse-drawn carriage, accompanied by a military band playing holiday tunes.
- Melania Trump, in a cream overcoat and dark red gloves, briefly greeted the tree, engaging in handshakes and photo opportunities before heading back inside.
- This marks the first time since 1985 a 'Grand Champion Growers' farm tree has been selected for the White House, highlighting its exceptional quality.
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Korson’s Tree Farms in Montcalm County, Michigan, supplied the 2020 White House Christmas tree.
The 2020 White House Christmas tree was an 18-foot blue spruce.
Michigan has supplied the White House Christmas tree three times: in 1974, 1985, and 2020.
The 'Grand Champion Growers' title is awarded by the National Christmas Tree Association to the top growers who win state or regional competitions, with the winners providing the White House Christmas tree for the next two years.
The 2020 White House Christmas tree was delivered by a green horse-drawn carriage, accompanied by three coachmen, Clydesdales, and a military band playing holiday tunes.
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