The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) is a professional organization in the
United States
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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
In politics, lobbying, persuasion or interest representation is the act of lawfully attempting to influence the actions, policies, or decisions of government officials, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies. Lobbying, which ...
), and professional education.
[About the NCTA]
", National Christmas Tree Association, official site, accessed April 15, 2008. The association was founded in 1955 and has more than 1,800 members.
[Hsieh-Yee, Ingrid]
" The Catholic University of America, School of Library and Information Science, accessed April 15, 2008.
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).
[World Book Inc. ''Christmas in Washington D.C.'']
Google Books
, World Book .com, 1998, pp. 23-24 (). The NCTA has donated the tree since 1966;
[ it is chosen through a contest among members of the trade group.]
, ''USA Today
''USA Today'' (stylized in all uppercase) is an American daily middle-market newspaper and news broadcasting company. Founded by Al Neuharth on September 15, 1982, the newspaper operates from Gannett's corporate headquarters in Tysons, Virgi ...
'', November 30, 2008, accessed March 30, 2009.[White House Christmas Tree Facts]
, ''Sun-Journal'' (Lewiston, Maine
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), December 14, 2006, accessed March 30, 2009. The winner of the National Convention is declared the Grand Champion and the tree is then presented to the First Lady.[History of Christmas Trees]
", ''National Christmas Tree Association'', accessed March 30, 2009.
See also
*American Christmas Tree Association The American Christmas Tree Association is an American, non-profit organization and industry trade group that represents those involved in the artificial Christmas tree industry.Walsh, Bryan (November 26, 2008)"O Christmas Tree" ''Time''. Retrieved ...
* British Christmas Tree Growers Association
*Christmas tree cultivation
Christmas tree cultivation is an agricultural, forestry, and horticultural occupation which involves growing pine, spruce, and fir trees specifically for use as Christmas trees.
The first Christmas tree farm was established in 1901, but most ...
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External links
National Christmas Tree Association
official site
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