President Obama, Vice President Biden and their families watch the entertainment at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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American Idol season six winner Jordin Sparks sings at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar (and his hat) introduces President Obama at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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President Obama delivers remarks at his first National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

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An elf from Santa's Workshop explains life at the North Pole, flanked by the Biden and Obama families in the background.

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