U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

US Dept. of Agriculture: Christopher S Savage (Forest Supervisor, Kootenai National Forest) and Babete Anderson (National Press Officer.)The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

US Dept. of Agriculture: Christopher S Savage (Forest Supervisor, Kootenai National Forest) and Babete Anderson (National Press Officer.)The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Ted Bechtel, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Ted Bechtel, the superintendent of the U.S. Capitol Grounds. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Ted Bechtel, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Ted Bechtel, the superintendent of the U.S. Capitol Grounds. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Ted Bechtel, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Ted Bechtel, the superintendent of the U.S. Capitol Grounds. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Larry Spiekermeier

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. Larry Spiekermeier drove the truck carrying the 2017 tree for two weeks, starting from Kootenai National Forest in northwestern Montana. making 20 stops along the way. Spiekermeier lives in Plains, Montana, with his wife, Mary Ann, who rode along for 900 miles. He works for Whitewood Transport. He has 1.6 million accident-free miles. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Larry Spiekermeier

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. Larry Spiekermeier drove the truck carrying the 2017 tree for two weeks, starting from Kootenai National Forest in northwestern Montana. making 20 stops along the way. Spiekermeier lives in Plains, Montana, with his wife, Mary Ann, who rode along for 900 miles. He works for Whitewood Transport. He has 1.6 million accident-free miles. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Larry Spiekermeier

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. Larry Spiekermeier drove the truck carrying the 2017 tree for two weeks, starting from Kootenai National Forest in northwestern Montana. making 20 stops along the way. Spiekermeier lives in Plains, Montana, with his wife, Mary Ann, who rode along for 900 miles. He works for Whitewood Transport. He has 1.6 million accident-free miles. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Larry Spiekermeier

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. Larry Spiekermeier drove the truck carrying the 2017 tree for two weeks, starting from Kootenai National Forest in northwestern Montana. making 20 stops along the way. Spiekermeier lives in Plains, Montana, with his wife, Mary Ann, who rode along for 900 miles. He works for Whitewood Transport. He has 1.6 million accident-free miles. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is delivered in on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80-pound copper star that topped the 79-foot Engelmann spruce and the Christmas ornaments, all handmade, came from different parts of the Big Sky State. The tree will be lit from nightfall until 11 p.m. every night From Dec. 6 through Jan. 1. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is photographed in front of the U.S. Capitol Dome, on Wed., Nov. 29, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80 pound star that tops the tree is made from copper mined in Montana. The tree would be lit at nightfall until 11 p.m. every night from Dec. 6 through January 1, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is photographed in front of the U.S. Capitol Dome, on Wed., Nov. 29, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80 pound star that tops the tree is made from copper mined in Montana. The tree would be lit at nightfall until 11 p.m. every night from Dec. 6 through January 1, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is photographed in front of the U.S. Capitol Dome, on Wed., Nov. 29, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80 pound star that tops the tree is made from copper mined in Montana. The tree would be lit at nightfall until 11 p.m. every night from Dec. 6 through January 1, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is photographed in front of the U.S. Capitol Dome, on Wed., Nov. 29, 2017 in Washington D.C. This year's tree was chosen from the Kootenai National Forest located in the northwest corner of Montana. The 80 pound star that tops the tree is made from copper mined in Montana. The tree would be lit at nightfall until 11 p.m. every night from Dec. 6 through January 1, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Malet)