President Joe Biden & More At The 2021 White House Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

By:

Christina Casiano

December 2, 2021 10:46PM EST

See photos of President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and more at the annual White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on December 2.

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2021 White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

2021 White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony — Christmas has arrived at the White House! On December 2, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the National Christmas Tree lighting at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington D.C. The festive event featured performances from several famous singers, and served as the official kick off of the holiday season at the White House. President Biden dresed for the occassion in a black suit and tie, while his gorgeous wife wore a festive red coat, black scarf and black boots. The tree was absolutely massive and lit up with lights, decorations, and ornaments. Smaller trees that represented the U.S. states and territories surrounded the big tree. They were all decorated in ornaments by students from across the country.

Here, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill happily greet the crowd as they arrive at the holiday celebration. To see more photos from the White House Christmas Tree lighting, click through the gallery.

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Keb’ Mo’ performs for the Bidens at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the White House

Keb’ Mo’ performs for the Bidens at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the White House — Singer Keb’ Mo’ performs as President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden attend the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington D.C. on December 2, 2021. Keb’ Mo’ was just one of many performers to commemorate the holiday celebration at the White House.

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff at the White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff at the White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony — Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff wave to the crowd after the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at a ceremony held at The Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D.C. on December 2, 2021. The couple looked so happy to be in attendance for the landmark ceremony.

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Patti LaBelle performs at the 2021 White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

Patti LaBelle performs at the 2021 White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony — Patti LaBelle sings for President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden and more at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the White House on December 2, 2021. Patti delivered an incredible performance, while dressed in a heavy black and red winter coat.

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Billy Porter performs at the 2021 White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

Billy Porter performs at the 2021 White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony — Billy Porter performs at the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the White House in Washington D.C. on December 2, 2021. Billy’s performance also included a lineup of background singers who were all dressed in red. So festive!

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LL Cool J performs at White House Christmas Tree ceremony

LL Cool J performs at White House Christmas Tree ceremony — LL Cool J performs at the National Christmas Tree Lighting at The Ellipse outside The White House in Washington, DC on December 2, 2021. The rapper got the entire crowd going with his electric performance, which helped kick off the holiday season at the White House.

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Chris Stapleton & H.E.R perform at the 2021 White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

Chris Stapleton & H.E.R perform at the 2021 White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony — Chris Stapleton and H.E.R. perform for President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and more during the White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on December 2, 2021. The duo looked to be having an absolute blast together at the festive, star-studded event.

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Kristin Chenoweth performs with Keb’ Mo’ at the White House Christmas Tree ceremony

Kristin Chenoweth performs with Keb’ Mo’ at the White House Christmas Tree ceremony — Kristin Chenoweth joins Keb’ Mo’ on stage to perform at Joe Biden’s White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on December 2, 2021 in Washington D.C. Kristin looked super cozy in a white scarf and gloves and a black dress, while Keb’ wore a black jacket and blue button up shirt.

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Choir members perform at Joe Biden’s White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

Choir members perform at Joe Biden’s White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony — Members of the choir perform for President Joe Biden and more attendees of the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at The Ellipse outside The White House in Washington, DC on December 2, 2021. The ceremony was so beautiful, and also included gorgeous Christmas decorations set up around the property.

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Maren Morris at the 2021 White House Christmas Tree lighting

Maren Morris at the 2021 White House Christmas Tree lighting — Maren Morris performs at Joe Biden and Jill Biden’s White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington D.C. Maren was so thrilled to be able to commemorate the holiday season at the White House this year.

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Juanes performs at Joe Biden’s White House Christmas Tree lighting

Juanes performs at Joe Biden’s White House Christmas Tree lighting — Colombian musician Juanes performs for President Joe Biden and more at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House, in Washington D.C. on December 2, 2021. The star-studded affair marked the beginning of the Christmas season at the White House.

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