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The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2010

This national holiday tradition will feature an all-star lineup of performers to help usher in the holiday season in our nation’s capital. Monday at 9 p.m. on PBS-HD. by Colleen Greer

The Lighting of the National Christmas Tree signals the start of the holiday season across the country. Taped at President's Park in Washington, DC., the 60-minute special includes appearances and performances by some of the most recognizable names in entertainment, with the evening's festivities capped off with the ceremonial lighting of the National Christmas Tree.

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The event is hosted by hip hop artist and actor Common. The talented lineup of performers include, blues legend B.B. King, singer-songwriter and pianist Sara Bareilles, the band Maroon 5, ten year-old “America’s Got Talent” soprano prodigy Jackie Evancho, from rock group My Morning Jacket singer-songwriter Jim James, singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, Miss America Caressa Cameron, and Washington D.C.’s own Duke Ellington School of the Arts choir. And of course, the night would not be complete without a special appearance by Santa.

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