Photo Coverage: President Obama And First Family Light National Christmas Tree

U.S. President Barack Obama 3rd L, his daughters Sasha 2nd L and Malia 4th L, mother-in-law Marian Robinson L, and first lady Michelle Obama R celebrate after lighting the National Christmas Tree during a lighting ceremony December 9, 2010 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the annual ceremony to kick off the 2010 National Christmas Tree Festival.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama R reads a story to children during the 2010 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony December 9, 2010 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the annual ceremony to kick off the 2010 National Christmas Tree Festival.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama reads a story to children during the 2010 National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony December 9, 2010 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the annual ceremony to kick off the 2010 National Christmas Tree Festival.

U.S. President Barack Obama R and his daughter Sasha L celebrate after lighting the National Christmas Tree during a lighting ceremony December 9, 2010 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the annual ceremony to kick off the 2010 National Christmas Tree Festival.