The west front of the Capitol, lit up at night just days before Christmas. In front of the Capitol, you can see the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree. The 2012 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 73-foot Engelmann spruce, harvested from the White River National Forest in Colorado. Behind the tree is a stage being constructed for the inauguration of President Obama's second term.

If you like this photo, you may really like the 2013 photo.