Lighting of the National Christmas tree in Washington D.C.
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First Lady Michelle Obama and actor Rico Rodriguez (R) from the televison show "Modern Family" high five after reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" during the National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse adjacent to the White House in Washington, DC, on December 6, 2012. The annual event, hosted by Harris, features US President Barack Obama and performances by Jason Mraz, Ledisi, James Taylor, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Colbie Caillat and American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
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