Montana Christmas tree makes it to D.C.

This year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree hails from the Kootenai National Forest, near Yaak, Montana.

As the senior member of Montana's congressional delegation, Senator Jon Tester has the honor of sponsoring this year's Capitol Christmas Tree celebrations, which will culminate in a lighting ceremony on December 6. Senator Tester has invited Bozeman sixth-grader Ridley Brandmayr to help him light the tree.

Early this week, the tree completed its 3,500-mile journey from northwest Montana, shepherded by Montana's own Larry Spiekermeier. A two-time Montana Motor Carriers "driver of the year," Larr...