The snow from this past winter has not fully melted and many are preparing to celebrate the Easter holiday, but plans area already underway for the upcoming holiday season as
According to U.S. House of Representatives historians, on December 24, 1913, “thousands flocked to the U.S. Capitol to celebrate Washington’s first ‘community Christmas.’
"The centerpiece of the festivities, a 40-foot Norway spruce Christmas tree located on the East Front plaza of the U.S. Capitol, was adorned with red, white, and blue electric bulbs. The celebration boasted a lighted placard with the inscription, ‘Peace on earth, good will to men,’ nativity scenes, and a large chorus which sang Christmas hymns.
"During the Christmas Eve celebration, the Marine Band played the national anthem, and in keeping with the spirit of community cooperation, Boy Scout troops assisted the Capitol Police with crowd control.”
According to U.S. House of Representatives historians, on December 24, 1913, “thousands flocked to the U.S. Capitol to celebrate Washington’s first ‘community Christmas.’ The centerpiece of the festivities, a 40-foot
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