WASHINGTON (WHDH) - The US Capitol Christmas tree has been chosen and cut down.

The 81-foot-tall Subalpine Fir from Montana was cut down on Tuesday.

The tree is heading to Washington DC for the tree lighting ceremony that will take place on December 6th.

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