The 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, before being moved to the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
The 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol along First Street, Northwest, in Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. The 53-foot red fir hails from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, which spans most of Nevada and part of eastern California. With nearly 6.3 million acres ranging from high alpine terrain to wide valley landscapes, the Humboldt-Toiyabe is the largest national forest in the continental United States. The tree was selected from the Carson Ranger District, which extends along the eastern front of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the Nevada-California border from Reno to Sonora Pass. This is the first time the Capitol Christmas Tree has been selected from Nevada. This year’s theme, 'Starry Skies to Neon Lights—Spirit of the Silver State,' reflects Nevada's unique culture and landscapes. The tree, nicknamed 'Silver Belle' in honor of the state's western heritage, was harvested on Oct. 24, 2025, and traveled from Nevada to the Capitol, making stops at parades, festivals, and community gatherings in multiple states along the way. After it is secured in the ground, the tree will be decorated with thousands of ornaments handcrafted by communities from Nevada. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
James Kaufmann, executive director of the Capitol Grounds and Arboretum, accepts the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, following its journey from Nevada’s Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, in Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Staff from the U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum untie the Capitol Christmas Tree before moving it to the West Front Lawn of the Capitol in Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
A youngster watches the arrival of the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
A Nevada U.S. Forest Service ranger in Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Nevada U.S. Forest Service rangers in Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
A specially decaled Kenworth T680 truck transported the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Two boys dressed as law enforcement officers give candies and a note to Nevada U.S. Forest Service rangers in Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Two boys dressed as law enforcement officers take a photo with Nevada U.S. Forest Service rangers in Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
A Kenworth T680 truck transported the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Capitol Grounds and Arboretum staff transport the Capitol Christmas Tree to the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Capitol Grounds and Arboretum staff transport the Capitol Christmas Tree to the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
A squirrel near the U.S. Capitol grounds in Washington on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
Staff from the U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum move the Capitol Christmas Tree to the West Front Lawn of the Capitol on Nov. 21, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) will host the annual U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. He will be joined by the Nevada congressional delegation.
