Obamas Light the White House Christmas Tree...

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle O., and daughters Malia and Sasha Obama arrived for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. , 1, 2011. 

 
The National Christmas Tree pictured after it was lit by President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Malia and Sasha Obama at the Ellipse across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. , 1, 2011. [photos via AP Photo]