The North Carolina farm from which the tree came was hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
First Lady Jill Biden welcomed the arrival of the White House Christmas Tree on Monday.
The first lady said, “This beautiful Fraser fir was grown at Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm, where the Cartner family has been growing trees for more than 60 years. Their farm is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, a region that was recently devastated by Hurricane Helene.“
She continued, “The Cartner family lost thousands of trees to the storm. But this one remained standing—and they named it “Tremendous” for the extraordinary hope that it represents.“
The first lady added, “It’s an honor to be here today with Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, as well as members of the North Carolina National Guard—and their families—who are leading the work to rebuild after Hurricane Helene. This tree recognizes your tremendous strength and service.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For First Lady Jill Biden and Representative Foxx as they seek to highlight the ongoing recovery from areas that were devastated by hurricanes in recent months.
- For the National Guard members who are supporting efforts to recover and rebuild.
- For the families whose homes were destroyed in the storm, who have nowhere to live, and owe on mortgages for properties that no longer exist.
Sources: The White House
