The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration (2024)
The most comprehensive history of the National Christmas Tree.
A Ken Burns-style documentary exploring the first 100 years of our National Christmas Tree. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, just south of the White House. We follow the tree through its first 100 years, where it served as a backdrop to many events in our nation's history. We meet the designers and learn their process of lighting our federal fir each year. Available to view here: https://odiesnoutproductions.vhx.tv/
Director: Jeff Carter
Genre: Documentary, History, Family
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: September 15, 2024
Cast
- Mike Stoudt - Narrator
- Debbie George - National Christmas Tree Designer
- Kathy Presciano - National Christmas Tree Designer 1995-2008
- Sue Hart Jolly - Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Al Hart
- Marie LaGiusa Carr - Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Frank LaGiusa
- Kathy Hargrove Kelly - Daughter of National Christmas Tree designer, Earl Hargrove, Jr
- Mary Beth Gotti - GE Lighting Engineer
- Terry McGowan - GE Lighting Engineer
Screenplay
Production: Odie Snout Productions, LLC
Country: United States of America
Budget: $15,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
christmas tree, christmas lights, american history, christmas history, christmas theme
More Films by Director: Jeff Carter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration about?
- A Ken Burns-style documentary exploring the first 100 years of our National Christmas Tree. On Christmas Eve 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, just south of the White House. We follow the tree through its first 100 years, where it served as a backdrop to many events in our nation's history. We meet the designers and learn their process of lighting our federal fir each year. Available to view here: https://odiesnoutproductions.vhx.tv/
- Who directed The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration?
- The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration was directed by Jeff Carter.
- Who stars in The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration?
- The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration stars Mike Stoudt, Debbie George, Kathy Presciano, Sue Hart Jolly, Marie LaGiusa Carr, Kathy Hargrove Kelly.
- How long is The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration?
- The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration?
- The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration is a Documentary, History, Family film.
- What is the budget of The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration?
- The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration had a budget of $15,000.
- Where was The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration produced?
- The National Christmas Tree, A Century of Celebration was produced in United States of America.