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Today the President discussed Housing in the Roosevelt Room and took place in the annual Lighting of the National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace on The Ellipse near the White House in Washington. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice attended a Transatlantic working dinner held at the Egmont Palace in Brussels. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates left Iraq and travelled to Bahrain where he attended a meeting with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Al-Khalifa and visited US troops on the USS Vicksburg. The First lady is given a tour of the exhibit: "The Presidential Dish: Mrs. Woodrow Wilson...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2005 – President Bush remembered America's deployed servicemembers who he said are "serving the cause of peace" during the Dec. 1 Christmas Pageant of Peace and lighting of the national Christmas tree here. "We ask for God to watch over our men and women in uniform who are serving overseas," Bush said during the ceremony on the Ellipse. "Their families miss them, hold a seat open for them and pray for their safe return." America's men and women stand for freedom and serve the cause of peace, he said. "Many of them are serving in distant lands...

President Bush took part in the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree last night, but failed to mention by name Jesus Christ, whose birth millions celebrate in the U.S. and around the world. "Christmas is a time to rejoice, and to give thanks for the blessings of the season and for the blessings that surround us every day of the year," said Bush, flanked by the first lady, as well as members of Congress and the Cabinet. The president made a brief allusion to Jesus, but crafted it into a joke which got mild response. "Each year, we gather...

The official Christmas season of giving and family started for Mike Luczko long before President Bush lighted the towering Colorado blue spruce yesterday behind the White House. Mr. Luczko got in line for tickets at 4 a.m. one day last month so his wife, Cheryl, and their two young children could sing with carolers, watch the 2005 Christmas Pageant of Peace and join in all the activities associated with the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree. "This represent the nation looking to start its holiday," said Mrs. Luczko, 39, standing with her children -- Megan, 2, and Evan, 5....

WASHINGTON — For the fifth year in a row, President Bush on Thursday dedicated the lighting of the National Christmas tree to U.S. troops risking their lives far from home and loved ones. "We ask for God to watch over our men and women in uniform who are serving overseas. Their families miss them, hold a seat open for them and pray for their safe return," Bush said. "Many of them are serving in distant lands tonight, but they are close to our hearts." A moment later, the president and his wife, Laura, were aided by three local girls as...

President Bush and first Lady Laura Bush attended and spoke at World AIDS day in Washington. The President signed a Bill authorizing a statue of civil rights leader Rosa Parks be placed in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall. The President also met Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick the Archbishop of Washington at the White House This evening the President and First Lady attended and participated in the Pageant of Peace program on The Ellipse near the White House during which the National Christmas Tree was lit. Yesterday the First Lady made a visit to the Church of the Epiphany in Washington,...

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Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony: President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush help light the National Christmas Tree during the opening ceremonies of the 2005 Pageant of Peace. Also taking part are poet Maya Angelou, musician Ricky Skaggs, singer CeCe Winans, and others. The event takes place on the Ellipse of the National Mall. THURS., 5PM ET, C-SPAN

Story is from the Alamogordo News, which can't be posted here: http://www.alamogordonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051117/NEWS01/511170304

For a few moments of Christmas Cheer - Cspan is replaying the Pageant of Peace which is followed by the lighting of the National Christmas Tree and then our beautiful First Lady leading a Christmas tour of the White House. Willard Scott is Santa who told the President - hope you enjoyed your Christmas gift - delivered a bit early in November.....Maybe people can take a break, reflect, and enjoy.

President Bush and First Lady Laura spent the evening at the Pageant of Peace and lit the National Christmas tree. Earlier in the day, the First Lady gave photographers a tour of the decorations at the White House. Also earlier, the President announced the cabinet appointment of Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns as Sec. of agriculture. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!

WASHINGTON - President Bush (news - web sites) invoked the service of U.S. troops in dangerous lands Thursday as he heralded the "season of hope" with the lighting of the national Christmas tree. Before thousands on the Ellipse, Bush and his wife, Laura, joined in turning on some 15,000 colored lights on the 42-foot Colorado blue spruce that has served as the national Christmas tree for more than two decades

CSPAN is airing the ceremony for the lighting of the National Christmas tree in Washington, D.C.