President And Mrs Bush Attend Lighting Of National Christmas Tree

WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 04: U.S. President George W. Bush (R) and first lady Laura Bush arrive for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, the grassy area south of the White House on December 4, 2008 in Washington, DC. the tree lighting was the highlight of an evening event that included roving carolers, urban dance, country music, and holiday tunes by the U.S. Army Band. The tree, a live 40-foot Colorado blue spruce was transplanted in 19789 from York, Pennsylvania, to its present site on the Ellipse. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)