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Show Official Yule Tree The famous General Grant tree in the General Grant National park, California, was at high noon on Christmas day, 1926, declared the nation's official Christmas tree. The tree, estimated to be 276 feet high, by the United States department depart-ment of interior, is one of the most celebrated trees in America. It is one of the so-called Big-trees, Sequoia Se-quoia gigantea. Devotional and patriotic services are held beneath the tree each year and are broadcast over national hookups. |