THE National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
This Year's Ceremony![Celebrating <br>Over 100 Years](https://www.thenationaltree.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cta-tree-history-1.jpg)
Ornaments From Across the USA
Each year one-of-a-kind ornaments are made by Americans representing every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia. Explore some of the ornaments created for 2023's America Celebrates display.
![Illustration of two manatees wearing scarves and hats. One kisses the other's cheek](https://www.thenationaltree.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Florida-16-279x300.png)
![Illustration of a Japanese archway with steps leading up a hill behind it](https://www.thenationaltree.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DODEA-_2-16-279x300.png)
![Illustration of corn stalks in a sunset field.](https://www.thenationaltree.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ohio-Ornaments-5-copy-279x300.png)
![Illustration of bobcats walking along a trail among trees](https://www.thenationaltree.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Maryland-Ornaments-13-copy-279x300.png)