First family sings 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'

Published: Dec 06 2012 10:42:03 PM EST Updated On: Dec 06 2012 10:42:53 PM EST

President Barack Obama and the first family sing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" at the lighting of the national Christmas tree Thursday night.

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