The 2025 National Tree Lighting Ceremony took place last night, December 4. Held on the Ellipse just south of the White House, this year’s ceremony comprised the usual in the way of entertainment, remarks, and a slew of other onsite follies. Credit: Wikimedia Commons The main event was, of course, the official seasonal lighting of … Continue reading History of White House Christmas Tree Traditions
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The Surprisingly Local Black Friday Backstory
Today is the day after Thanksgiving. Better known by its more familiar moniker “Black Friday,” it is, hands down, one of the craziest shopping days of the year for both frugal consumers and spendthrifts alike. Due to the widespread reduced pricing and sales deals made available by most retailers within a short window of time, … Continue reading The Surprisingly Local Black Friday Backstory
Discovering Riley’s Lock and House at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Have you ever visited the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park? Originally established as a National Monument by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, the site was later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and officially designated a National Historical Park in 1971. Based primarily within the District of Columbia, … Continue reading Discovering Riley’s Lock and House at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
The Story Behind the White House Easter Egg Roll
On April 21, the White House will continue a longstanding, festive, D.C. tradition spanning well over a century. I’m referring to none other than the White House Easter Egg Roll, which is held annually on its residential grounds every Easter Monday. Credit: Library of Congress While what is regarded as the first “official” White House … Continue reading The Story Behind the White House Easter Egg Roll