California's historic Capitol Building is stunningly beautiful in its own right. This time of year a 55-foot majestic white Christmas fir adds still more elegance. Workers were adding final touches when this was taken while out walking.
Tree lighting ceremony On December 7
Design Trekker loves how these holiday trees light up our Capitols across the United States, including the big one in Washington, D.C. again this year. Check this Washington Post link for photos of the national Christmas tree in Washington, D.C., in recent years. (Especially beautiful: 2007 in a snowstorm). We'll be collecting some images from statehouses across the U.S. in coming days. The juxtaposition of classic columns and design with wreaths and trees really defines the word "stately."
Washington D.C.
Mid-December Update: I walked to the Capitol on Friday, December 10, to take in the daily noontime p.m. holiday concerts in the Rotunda and took some updated photos from our California Capitol Christmas.
Columns and Wreaths on the Front Portico
View from inside The Capitol Building
Outside, looking West toward Capitol Mall
Once more, toward the Capitol Building, with white picket fence
(Note flags at half mast for newest soldier killed in Afghanistan)
(Note flags at half mast for newest soldier killed in Afghanistan)
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