The lighting of the National Christmas Tree celebrates its 95th year. This year’s festivities take place on Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. Free tickets are awarded through an online lottery that opens at 10 a.m. on Oct. 12 and closes at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16. To enter, visit thenationaltree.org and click ‘TICKET LOTTERY,’ or call 877-444-6777. Ticket winners will be notified on Oct. 30.