Senator Amy Klobuchar, Santa Claus, Ambassador Kåre Aas, Sami Performance, and Christmas Carols at December 1, 6:15 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony
Last year the Norwegian Christmas tree had 700 ornaments with Edvard Munch’s Scream. This year we will decorate the tree with 700 polar bears - to highlight the importance of the Arctic.
“By decorating the tree with polar bears we are bringing a piece of the Arctic to Washington D.C. This highlights how Norway and the US are working together on issues concerning the Arctic. The US will take over the Arctic Council chairmanship next year – and we could not think of a better opportunity to mark this than the three lightning ceremony, which has become such a Washington D.C. tradition and a symbol of our nations’ friendship,” says Ambassador Kåre R. Aas.
One of Washington's most popular holiday traditions since 1997, The Royal Norwegian Embassy will present the 17th Norwegian Christmas at Union Station with the return of the Christmas tree. The tree is a gift from Norway to the people of Washington D.C. and a symbol of Norway's appreciation for the strong friendship and relations between the two nations.
“The polar bears remind us that in the Arctic, we’ve got to ‘stay frosty,’” said Ambassador Aas. “That means protecting wildlife, protecting the environment, and fighting climate change. The Arctic, after all, is home to Santa Claus. We want to protect his home – and the home of his furry friends, the polar bears – from the effects of climate change.”
Who: Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota lights the 20.000 lights on the 32" tree. Appearances by Santa Claus, Ambassador Kåre Aas, Mr. Robert Davis of Millennium Music, The Carollers of Greater Washington D.C. and Performing Sami Artist and Author Ms. Sara Margrethe Oskal.
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