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PHOTOS: National Christmas Tree lighting
The National Christmas Tree was lit by the Obama family Thursday night. James Taylor, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat and Phillip Phillips were among the performers.
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia, along with mother-in-law Marian Robinson, far left, and actors Neil Patrick Harris and Rico Rodriguez, right, are on stage during the annual National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Washington.
