LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A fourth-grader from Nevada will likely be chosen to gentle the Christmas Tree on the West Garden of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
It is all a part of the festivities as a Nevada tree will likely be used for the primary time ever. The choice has been narrowed right down to 9 timber — 5 from the Spring Mountains west of Las Vegas, and 4 from the Carson Ranger District in Northern Nevada. Each areas are a part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe Nationwide Forest.
The successful fourth-grader will likely be picked based mostly on a handwritten essay (not more than 350 phrases) on the subject: What would you just like the nation to find out about Nevada’s nationwide forest and public lands?
For full guidelines and directions on easy methods to ship your entry, see https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/tasks/capitol-christmas-tree-2025. Click on on “Tree Lighter Contest Rules.”
Youngsters who don’t love to write down essays may nonetheless be interested by making an decoration for the tree. An effort to make 10,000 ornaments is underway. Search for updates on upcoming occasions on this Fb web page.
“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,” Humboldt-Toiyabe Nationwide Forest Supervisor Jon Stansfield mentioned. “We hope this essay contest inspires students to learn more about Nevada’s Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.”
And no shortcuts. The competition guidelines state: “All essays must be handwritten and signed by the student. Essays should be creative and original. An AI detector may be used to filter submissions.”
Entries are due Monday, Sept. 15. The winner will likely be notified in early October.
