The festive spirit is hitching a ride to the nation's capital, with the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree making its ceremonial pit stops in northern Colorado on Veterans Day. According to KDVR, the tree embarked on its journey from the Chugach and Tongass National Forests in Alaska, continuing a 54-year-old tradition of celebrating the holiday with a national forest-provided tree.
Standing 80 feet tall, the Alaska-grown symbol of holiday cheer has been traveling nearly 4,000 miles by boat and truck on a custom trailer and will be making its presence felt during whistle-stop events. As 9NEWS reports, after a stop at Cabela's in Grand Junction on Sunday, the tree will be showcased at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, inviting the public to participate in the festivities from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday.
Aside from fostering early holiday moods, the tour also serves as an educational platform. Visitors are encouraged to partake in the distribution of free stickers and pins while soaking up knowledge about Alaska's national forests and the history behind the Christmas tree's journey to Washington, D.C. Colorado's residents can join a nationwide audience in this intersection of tradition and community that spans over half a century.
After it visits Colorado, the tree is slated for several more whistle-stops across the United States including Nebraska, Indiana, Ohio, and Maryland before reaching its final destination. As obtained by The Denver Post, the anticipated arrival in Washington D.C. is set for Friday, Nov. 22, culminating the lengthy voyage from Alaska's frost-kissed forests to the bustling corridors of the Capitol.
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