President Barack Obama with his daughters Sasha, center, and Malia, right, react after flipping the switch to light the National Christmas Tree during the annual National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, in Washington. This year's giant blue spruce is new, transplanted in October on the Ellipse, south of the White House. (Carolyn Kaster / AP Photo) Photo: Carolyn Kaster, Associated Press / AP
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