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Santa and Mrs. Claus at the 2023 National Christmas Tree Lighting

This photograph of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus on stage at the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and concert was taken by Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association on November 30, 2023. They are joined on stage by Wisdom Martin and Annie Yu of the local WUSA9 CBS station in Washington, D.C. The 2023 tree lighting was the third presided over by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, which included host and performer Mickey Guyton and performances by Darren Criss, Samara Joy, Ledisi, Maddie & Tae, St. Vincent, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick, and the United States Coast Guard's Guardians Big Band.
Photographer
Matthew D'Agostino
Date of Work
November 30, 2023
Type
Photograph
Credit
Matthew D'Agostino for the White House Historical Association
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