National Christmas Tree Association

The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) is a professional organization in the United States of over 5,100 "Christmas tree professionals" in various capacities. The group focuses its work into three areas: promotion and research, federal representation (which includes Congressional lobbying), and professional education.[1] The association was founded in 1955 and has more than 1,800 members.[2]

Blue Room Christmas tree

The official White House Christmas tree, or the Blue Room Christmas Tree, is donated each year by the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA).[3] The NCTA has donated the tree since 1966;[4] it is chosen through a contest among members of the trade group.[4] Growers participate in state or regional competitions for a chance at competition at the National Convention.[5] The winner of the National Convention is declared the Grand Champion and the tree is then presented to the First Lady.[6]

See also

Notes
  1. "About the NCTA Archived 2008-05-14 at the Wayback Machine", National Christmas Tree Association, official site, accessed April 15, 2008.
  2. Hsieh-Yee, Ingrid "Christmas tree resources," The Catholic University of America, School of Library and Information Science, accessed April 15, 2008.
  3. World Book Inc. Christmas in Washington D.C. (Google Books), World Book .com, 1998, pp. 23-24 (ISBN 0716608510).
  4. "It's a Fraser fir for White House Christmas tree", USA Today, November 30, 2008, accessed March 30, 2009.
  5. "White House Christmas Tree Facts", Sun-Journal (Lewiston, Maine), December 14, 2006, accessed March 30, 2009.
  6. "History of Christmas Trees Archived 2006-12-23 at the Wayback Machine", National Christmas Tree Association, accessed March 30, 2009.
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