Girl Scouts of Santiam Council has provided ornaments that will decorate the Oregon tree at the Christmas Pageant of Peace in Washington, D.C. This marks the sixth year that Girl Scouts of Santiam Council has had the honor to represent the state of Oregon. Girl Scout Troops #78 and #145 from Corvallis, Oregon created this year’s ornaments. This year’s ornaments represent the recreational opportunities found across the state of Oregon.

The Oregon tree and 55 other trees, representing this country’s 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia, are adjacent to the National Tree on the Ellipse near the White House. More than 100,000 people will visit the Christmas Pageant of Peace in Washington D.C. The state and territorial trees are decorated with ornaments provided by civic-minded organizations in each of the states and territories. The Christmas Pageant of Peace is a Washington D.C. and national tradition. Every President from Collidge to Bush has participated in the tree lighting.

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