88-Foot Capitol Christmas Tree is Lit in Washington, D.C.

The Capitol Christmas tree lit up the West Lawn of the Capitol at 5 p.m. on Tuesday night. The 88-foot tree arrived in D.C. from Washington state last week. It is the second tallest tree ever erected at the Capitol.

The tree — which is adorned with more than 5,o00 handmade ornaments from children across the country; will be lit nightly from dusk until 11 p.m. throughout the holidays.