Great American Family Delivers an Unforgettable Night of Faith, Hope, and Holiday Joy as America Gathers for the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting

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Dec 05, 2025, 06:00 ET

Star-studded celebration featuring The Beach Boys, Gabby Barrett, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Warren Zeiders, Matthew West, Jillian Cardarelli, Alana Springsteen and more airs TONIGHT, December 5 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, exclusively on Great American Family

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Feel the Magic of the Season TONIGHT. The spectacular 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting airs Friday, December 5 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT exclusively on Great American Family.

Don’t miss the exclusive broadcast premiere of the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting TONIGHT – Friday, December 5 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, only on Great American Family, and streaming through January 31, 2026, on Great American Pure Flix.

Tonight, families can watch as the National Christmas Tree bursts into brilliant color, joined by 59 smaller trees representing every state, territory, and the District of Columbia, a magical moment culminating a Christmas concert featuring some of today's most beloved voices filling the air with pure holiday joy. The 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting reminds us all why this moment still matters.

Co-hosted by Matthew West and Gabby Barrett, the night soared with unforgettable performances from The Beach Boys, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Warren Zeiders, Jillian Cardarelli, Alana Springsteen, and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble. From timeless harmonies to heartfelt new Christmas classics every note carried the same message: hope is alive, faith endures, and love still brings us home.

"Last night was nothing short of phenomenal, and tonight's broadcast will share that magic with all Americans," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. "We can't wait for families everywhere to experience that same feeling of excitement in their own living rooms. It was a great example of Christmas as it's meant to be."

Don't miss the exclusive broadcast premiere of the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting TONIGHT – Friday, December 5 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT, only on Great American Family, and streaming through January 31, 2026, on Great American Pure Flix. Gather your family, turn on the lights, and let the season begin.

Merry Christmas, America! We'll see you under the tree tonight.

Click Channel Finder or text 877-999-1225 to find all of the platforms that carry Great American Family.

For more information, visit GreatAmericanFamily.com and TheNationalTree.org.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media, the leader in faith and family programming, is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app. Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family office. Connect with Great American Media on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube TV  and LinkedIn. 