last christmas tree in town

Janeese Lewis George: “When I think about how government should work, I think about Christmas trees.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by C. from Takoma DC taken August 9th 2026

K. writes “Oh no!Last Christmas Tree in Town may be in peril! 🤣 We’ll see.” and passes on the fundraising note from current Councilmember and the presumptive next Mayor Janeese Lewis George: “When I think about how government should work, I think about Christmas trees. Stay with me – the city is supposed to pick up Christmas trees soon after they’re placed on the curb in January. But I have friends and neighbors who’ve told me about trees that are still sitting out there months later. It sounds like a small thing, (more…)

Last* Christmas Wreath in Town – Still Up!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to K. for sending “I frequently cut through the Embassy Suites hotel lobby to get to the Friendship Heights metro. I noticed recently that they still have a Christmas wreath hanging up by the lobby elevators!”

***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your AUGUST tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!

Last* Christmas Tree in Town – Bastille Day edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Jeanne for sending this beautiful specimen from Fort Totten.

“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”

***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your AUGUST tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!

Happy July 1st – Please Enjoy This Last*** Christmas Tree in Town PLUS a Pumpkin!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to John for sending this double score:

“Last Xmas tree in Town Plus a Bonus Jack-o-lantern! Seen in Petworth…..”

“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”

***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your AUGUST tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!

Almost Forgot My Summer Solstice Christmas Tree – BEHOLD the Beauty

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Marcus for sending this crispy specimen on Sunday from Logan Circle.

“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”

*Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your JULY tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!

Happy June 1st – Behold this Beautiful Last*** Christmas Tree in Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Fred for sending this beauty from 16th and Corcoran St, NW.

“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”

*Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your JULY tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo from Eckington by Alicia

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