Obama Family Lites the National Christmas Tree For the Final Time

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President Barack Obama, sits with first lady Michelle Obama, center, and their daughter Sasha, right, to watch the musical performances at the lighting the 2016 National Christmas Tree ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have lit the National Christmas Tree for the final time as the first family. The 94th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting is happing on the Ellipse at the White House.

President Barack Obama, sits with first lady Michelle Obama, center, and their daughter Sasha, right, to watch the musical performances at the lighting the 2016 National Christmas Tree ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama, sits with first lady Michelle Obama, center, and their daughter Sasha, right, to watch the musical performances at the lighting the 2016 National Christmas Tree ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama, sits with first lady Michelle Obama, center, and their daughter Sasha, left, during musical performances at the lighting the 2016 National Christmas Tree ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama, sits with first lady Michelle Obama, center, and their daughter Sasha, left, during musical performances at the lighting the 2016 National Christmas Tree ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughter Sasha light the 2016 National Christmas Tree during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. Also on stage is the host Eva Longoria. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their daughter Sasha light the 2016 National Christmas Tree during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. Also on stage is the host Eva Longoria. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
James Taylor sings during the lighting ceremony for the 2015 National Christmas Tree is seen before the lighting ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
James Taylor sings during the lighting ceremony for the 2015 National Christmas Tree is seen before the lighting ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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