California Capitol Christmas Tree

Coordinates: 38°34′37″N 121°29′40″W / 38.5769°N 121.4945°W / 38.5769; -121.4945
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The illuminated tree in front of the California Capitol during the 2012 holiday season in Sacramento, California

The California Capitol Christmas Tree (known as the California Capitol Holiday Tree between 1999 and 2003) is an annually erected decorated tree outside the California State Capitol in Sacramento, California, United States. Initiated in 1931,[1] the tree has been a tradition ever since and is decorated during the second week of December each year.

In December 1999, during his first Christmas season in office, Governor

Washington, DC
, which took on the "holiday" generic name from 1999–2005.

References

  1. ^ "Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom to Host 90th Annual California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony". November 26, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Koseff, Alexei (15 December 2016). "California Capitol latest statehouse to get Nativity scene". Retrieved 28 September 2020.

38°34′37″N 121°29′40″W / 38.5769°N 121.4945°W / 38.5769; -121.4945