A Nevada fourth-grader will be chosen to light the Christmas Tree on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
For the first time, a Nevada tree will be used as the Christmas tree of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The selection has been narrowed down to nine trees: five from the Spring Mountains west of Las Vegas, and four from the Carson Ranger District in Northern Nevada. Both areas are part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
The winning student will be selected based on handwritten essay on the topics: What would you like the country to know about Nevada's national forest and public lands?
"The 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be Nevada's gift to the nation, offering the perfect opportunity to highlight the theme, Starry Skies to Neon Lights: Spirit of the Silver State," said Jon Stansfield, supervisor at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. "We hope this essay contest inspires students to learn more about Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest."
For complete rules and instructions on how to submit your entry, visit the contest website.
Entries are due Monday, September 15th. The winner will be notified early October.