Great American Media Celebrates "Christmas as It's Meant to Be" as the Exclusive Broadcast Home of the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting brings America together for an evening of faith, hope, and holiday tradition. The live event on Thursday, Dec. 4 is presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF), and will be held on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park. Great American Media will exclusively broadcast the ceremony on Great American Family Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. ET, with streaming available on Great American Pure Flix through Jan. 31, 2026.

Since 1923, the National Christmas Tree Lighting has invited the country to pause, gather, and celebrate what matters most. The National Christmas Tree and surrounding trees representing every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia will be open to the public Dec. 6, 2025, through Jan. 1, 2026. Hours run 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET Sunday through Thursday, and until 11 p.m. ET on Fridays and Saturdays. Lights turn on at dusk each evening.

"The National Christmas Tree Lighting is a beautiful reflection of what we believe in—faith, family, and county, the message at the heart of the season," shared Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. "Sharing this night with families across the country is an honor, and we're proud to carry forward a celebration that truly captures 'Christmas as it's meant to be.'"

This year's celebration shines a special light on Jillian Cardarelli, a star in Great American Media's Crossroad Springs series. She will take to the stage with a performance rooted in the same authenticity she brings to her role on screen. Joining Cardarelli on stage will be singer and songwriter Matthew West. West will be performing "Come Home for Christmas" and "Come on Christmas."

Additional performers include Gabby Barrett, Alana Springsteen, The Beach Boys, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Warren Zeiders, and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble.

White Rose Way Entertainment produces the special, with Kristi Foley and Leon Knoles serving as executive producers. Knoles also directs, and Tariqh Akoni serves as music director. For more about this year's performers and the show, visit TheNationalTree.org.

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ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is the leader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app. GAM is also expanding its platforms to include the company's first theatrical release, Another Sweet Christmas, premiering in theaters nationwide, November 30-December 2. In addition, Great American Media has partnered with the National Park Foundation for the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, the event will air on Great American Family on December 5 at 8 p.m. ET and stream on Great American Pure Flix through January 31, 2026. Connect with Great American Media on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube TV, LinkedIn and X.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE & NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

The National Park Foundation works to protect wildlife and park lands, preserve history and culture, educate and engage youth, and connect people everywhere to the wonder of parks. We do it in collaboration with the National Park Service, the park partner community, and with the generous support of donors, without whom our work would not be possible. Learn more at www.nationalparks.org.

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