The Christmas tree arriving at the White House shows the people of the USA how fast Christmas is approaching. This huge 19 foot tree symbolizes all of the other trees around the country which people will be putting up in their houses. Christmas is a time of being with the family, appreciating one another. Even though the White House has a huge tree, I do hope people realize that it isn't about the materialistic things but rather about love, friendship and having one another. Christmas is one of the holidays which many people associate with faith and spirituality, which I believe is a very good thing. I live by the quote "Walk by faith". My faith is the foundation of my strength. Also with Christmas being around the corner, it means the 2012 year is coming to an end. A new year to begin fresh and with a new mindset as well as goals. A tree can have so much effect on a person, especially one as important as the White House tree. http://abcnews.go.com/m/blogEntry?id=17793917&sid=77&cid=77