Forget the fiscal cliff for a moment, just 24 days away; here is one countdown all Americans love, the countdown to Christmas triggered by the Obamas near the White House lawn in Washington DC.<br /><br />This was the third National tree in three years after weather damage, but it survived Hurricane Sandy. As President Obama reminded the nation, not everywhere had been so lucky:<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/