The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) is a professional organization in the United States 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), 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 "Christmas tree resources," 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."It's a Fraser fir for White House Christmas tree", USA Today, November 30, 2008, accessed March 30, 2009. Growers participate in state or regional competitions for a chance at competition at the National Convention."White House Christmas Tree Facts", Sun-Journal (Lewiston, Maine), 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 British Christmas Tree Growers Association Christmas tree cultivation
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External links National Christmas Tree Association, official site