Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson Tree Lighting.
The Christmas tree lighting ceremony is held today Dec. 4th The tree lighting was done by Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson along with President Obama and his family. The tickets for the tree lighting were done through a lottery and were limited. The National Christmas tree lighting was held in President's Park near the White House. Performers for the show included Ne-Yo Steve Miller, country star Chely Wright, Patti Labelle and the groups Fifth Harmony, Nico and Vinz and the Tenors This year Christmas trees in the park will be lit with designs that were created by girls nationwide Google's Made with code project.