Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Singer Patti LaBelle performs at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was held Dec. 2, 2021, but televised on Dec. 5, 2021. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Holiday decorations are seen at the White House prior to the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir tree was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Holiday decorations are seen at the White House as members of U.S. Army Band Downrange perform at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir tree was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Show host LL Cool J speaks during the 2021 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir tree was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Singer Kristin Chenoweth performs at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Singer Billy Porter performs at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Singer Juanes performs at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Musician Keb' Mo' performs at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir tree was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Singers Chris Stapleton and H.E.R. perform at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Singer Patti LaBelle performs at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Members of Howard University Gospel Choir perform at the 2021 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir tree was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 President Joe Biden speaks as first lady Jill Biden listens at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff watch as U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the 2021 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse on December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir tree was planted a few weeks ago on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Photos: National Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during the 2021 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse December 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. A new white fir tree was planted this year on the Ellipse for the ceremony that dates back to December 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge started the tradition. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
