The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration
“The most comprehensive history of the National Christmas Tree.”
2024•G•1h 41m•Released
DocumentaryHistoryFamily
A Ken Burns-style documentary exploring the first 100 years of our National Christmas Tree. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, just south of the White House. We follow the tree through its first 100 years, where it served as a backdrop to many events in our nation's history. We meet the designers and learn their process of lighting our federal fir each year. Available to view here: https://odiesnoutproductions.vhx.tv/
Director
Jeff Carter
Writer
Jeff Carter
Budget
$0M
Studio
Odie Snout Productions, LLC
Cast
Mike Stoudt
Narrator
Debbie George
National Christmas Tree Designer
Kathy Presciano
National Christmas Tree Designer 1995-2008
Sue Hart Jolly
Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Al Hart
Marie LaGiusa Carr
Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Frank LaGiusa
Kathy Hargrove Kelly
Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Earl Hargrove, Jr
Mary Beth Gotti
GE Lighting Engineer
Terry McGowan
GE Lighting Engineer
Production
Company
Odie Snout Productions, LLC
Producer
Jeff Carter
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