Even the businesslike and somewhat reserved Washington gets decorated for Christmas. The Holiday Model Train, which winds its way through Norwegian fjords and mountains, has been launched at Union Station, Washington, D.C.’s central train station.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakEven the businesslike and somewhat reserved Washington gets decorated for Christmas. The Holiday Model Train, which winds its way through Norwegian fjords and mountains, has been launched at Union Station, Washington, D.C.’s central train station.
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Even the businesslike and somewhat reserved Washington gets decorated for Christmas. The Holiday Model Train, which winds its way through Norwegian fjords and mountains, has been launched at Union Station, Washington, D.C.’s central train station.
© Photo : Maria TabakThe main decoration at Union Station for the holidays is the Christmas tree presented by the Norwegian Embassy and adorned with U.S. and Norwegian national flags.
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The main decoration at Union Station for the holidays is the Christmas tree presented by the Norwegian Embassy and adorned with U.S. and Norwegian national flags.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe Capitol Christmas Tree had to cross almost the entire United States before reaching its destination. It was cut down at the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming and traveled through Iowa, Georgia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and other states.
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The Capitol Christmas Tree had to cross almost the entire United States before reaching its destination. It was cut down at the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming and traveled through Iowa, Georgia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and other states.
© RIA Novosti . Maria Tabak In winter, an ice-skating rink is set up in front of the U.S. National Archives, which is the home of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
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In winter, an ice-skating rink is set up in front of the U.S. National Archives, which is the home of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThis U.S. National Christmas Tree was planted in 1978. Traditionally, the U.S. president and his family turn on the tree lights amid a colorful ceremony.
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This U.S. National Christmas Tree was planted in 1978. Traditionally, the U.S. president and his family turn on the tree lights amid a colorful ceremony.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakEach year, smaller trees from U.S. states, territories and the District of Columbia pop up around the National Christmas Tree, each with a placard describing from which state it arrived and who decorated it.
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© RIA Novosti . Maria Tabak
Each year, smaller trees from U.S. states, territories and the District of Columbia pop up around the National Christmas Tree, each with a placard describing from which state it arrived and who decorated it.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThis year toy villages and a model train surround the National Christmas Tree.
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This year toy villages and a model train surround the National Christmas Tree.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakChristmas streets of Washington, D.C., carry many surprises. The nutcracker is a popular winter character in the United States.
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Christmas streets of Washington, D.C., carry many surprises. The nutcracker is a popular winter character in the United States.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakA souvenir shop window in Washington, D.C.
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A souvenir shop window in Washington, D.C.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakEveryone can afford a little light-mindedness during the holidays: Festive red bows adorn even the usually businesslike Department of the Treasury building.
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© RIA Novosti . Maria Tabak
Everyone can afford a little light-mindedness during the holidays: Festive red bows adorn even the usually businesslike Department of the Treasury building.