to start handing out valentine's next week and giving santa the pardon, i mean, he's so confused about what's happening, the poor man, i guess it's best he's off the stage to private ceremonies. >> we just learned this is the fifth i think position that was announced, marty mccarey is going to be the new fda commissioner. that is a great pick, he's fantastic, yay, yay, yay. i'm so happy about that. >> they're going to watch the house majority, they're four down, four congress people down. that's trouble. >> marty mccarey is fantastic from johns hopkins. raymond, thank you very much, you look good in black. that's it for us, make sure to follow me on social media. thank you for watching. remember, it is america. now and forever, described my husband when we were dating, a 14-year-old. >> neil: the good news is -- ♪ ♪

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [cheers and applause] >> jesse: welcome to the all-american christmas tree lighting and we are really excited to officially start the holiday season. it's cold and raining outside but it is nice and toasty here in studio m. just upstairs as our fox viewing party. we are going to be outside to light the tree later, but first, this time of the year is all about faith, family, and friends. and live musical performances. that's right, grammy nominated artist gavin degraw is here. [applause] and he is going to be singing some christmas classics. harold? >> harold: it's good to be back, everyone come around the tree, friends, family, you may have noticed it looks a little different this year. our new lead to designed tree stands 50 feet tall and covered with 340,000 lights.

18,000 ornaments. topped with a 6-foot covered another 4800 lights. dp? >> dana: a dove is a powerful symbol appearing in religions across the world and symbol civilized peace, love, and freedom. and we here at fox are praying for a season of peace and love and taking of all those suffering in war zones or struggling to recover from natural disasters. judge? >> judge jeanine: this time of year is about giving. it's why fox news media is partnering with the first responders children's foundation. they support families who have lost a parent in the line of duty. we are going to talk to that great group a little bit later. tyrus? >> tyrus: what it is, everybody, happy holidays. i feel like we're doing doing a parade, people and celebration. our favorite fox hosts and their families, as well as fox employees are all here to celebrate. and if it can't be "the five" wi

for you. jesse? >> jesse: all right, so are you ready? are we ready? [applause] absolutely. let's let the festivities begin. but before we get started, i cannot believe, that is the ford family right there. and jesse jr. right there. i cannot believe, and then we also have -- >> tyrus: yes, yes -- >> jesse: the tyrese crew is right here. everyone looks so well put together. even you, harold ford jr. peered. >> harold: thank you, sir. >> jesse: and your family is beautiful. >> harold: thank you peered. >> jesse: and jeanine -- >> judge jeanine: my daughter is here. my grandson. kiki. back there. hi, kiki. >> jesse: i can't wait. this is great. dana perino, i know you just got back from california. >> dana: i came with santa, as a matter of fact. it was a quick trip. we got here overnight. i have my favorite kids, j.j., jacob, want to wait to the camera here, right in front of you -- there you go. j.j. and jacob, there they are.

"santa baby," indeed. it's a great way to kickoff the season. >> tyrus: jacob is a little nervous, his mom tried to get him to wrestle me earlier. he is coming around, he will be fine peered. >> jesse: not a good idea. all right, judge. >> judge jeanine: all right, lighting the all-american christmas tree would not be complete without a few blessings. chief religion correspondent lauren green is with religious leaders. loren? >> hey judge. the christmas season is magical with all of the lights and excitement, but it is also a deeply meaningful celebration of the birth of jesus. advent is god signal to the world that heaven and earth are no longer estranged but are now partners. this birth put the world on a course correction, a new cosmic power of grace and mercy has been born, and it brings incredible joy to the world. now i want to start us off with reverend who is here to share his christmas message. >> if we were outside, i would

have said america the beautiful. god shed his grace on. and shed thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea. but we are inside, so i'll say, let us pray. our father and our god, the god of abraham, isaac, and jacob, we come before your throne of grace as humbly as we know how peered we come because you said that we could. we come because you said that we should. we, in thankful adoration. and we light a tree as a symbol of hope and joy and love and peace in the world. we are blessed to be in america, and we ask that you would bless in a special way our first responders and those who stand to defend our freedoms. these blessings we ask not in our name, but in the conqueror of death,, and the grave, his name is jesus. and the family that loves god said amen. >> amen. thank you so much, reverend. of course, our thoughts and prayers are with the israeli

people this holiday season. still impacted from the tragic events that unfolded on october 7th of last year. rabbi steven berg sent us his holiday message from jerusalem. >> hi. greetings and welcome from jerusalem, which is known as the heart of the universe. we are sitting here with the western wall right behind side us. the temple mount, a place where thousands of years people have come from around the world to celebrate and to worship. and as we enter the holiday season of hanukkah, this is the season where we commemorate the miracle, where the jews were oppressed here in jerusalem and they fought back because freedom is so important to every single person, and during this holiday season and into the new year, we must celebrate freedom. freedom of religion. freedom to live the lives that we want to live. and i want to wish everyone and incredible, beautiful holiday season. >> thank you, rabbi. what a beautiful message. you know, christmas in new york wouldn't be complete without

cardinal timothy dolan, archbishop of new york. he is here to share his blessing. i don't know, a beard and something and he would be santa. >> i've got the summit, that is for sure. lauren, thanks. you are dressed more like a cardinal than i am. just a word, don't forget the reverend was in charge of the weather this evening, all right, not me. you know, lauren was saying ahead of time what she loves about this evening are the kids that are here. the kids that are here. we usually don't see them in the studio, and what a blessing they are. and it reminds us of christmas. at the center of history, when bc turns into a.d.d., is a little baby, all right? and the eyes of the world look at that baby. christmas is about kids. we all become little again. jesus said let the children come to me. god is our father. we are his children. and that christmas tree reminds us of a light to the world and

the darkness of winter. the tree never dies. it reminds us of everlasting life, that the lord gave us. in jesus, we are reminded with our jewish neighbors god is with us, emmanuelle. a blessed thanksgiving, advent, and christmas. good to be with you. >> thank you so much, cardinal. thank you so much. and of course thank you to all of the leaders who are here today. jesse, sending it back to you. >> jesse: thank you. all the clergy for being here. we have a huge crowd ready to watch this tree light up, so fox family, let's see how everybody is doing. rosanna scotto, very good to see you, merry christmas. >> hi jesse watters. i come bringing you a -- >> jesse: and my supposed to put this on. >> president biden: >> i don't want you to ruin your hair. >> jesse: let's take this away. i know you are very festive and devout. what are you looking forward to this season? >> obviously we are going to take a deep breath and thank god for our family and friends and then we are going to get back to

traditionser. we are going to sing. i don't care how we sound, going to sing. >> jesse: are you going to sing now? >> if you sing along with me. >> jesse: you go first. [laughter] i know you are a great cook and we have a lot of delicious things that are being prepared. what are your favorite christmas dishes? >> first of all, we have to do a night of seven fishes. if you are italian american, you know what that is. you have to have at least seven fishes. i don't know where it came from. i don't think it came from italy. i think we made it up in america. but we are going with it. and then the other thing that we do is we do strew fully. they are little balls. and the honey simplifi symbolizs bringing everybody together. commitment. >> jesse: i love that. i'm not going to commit to this headpiece. martha, merry christmas. >> merry christmas, great to be here, so exciting, love seeing your beautiful family over there, jesse.

>> jesse: i know you are excited for the holidays. have you done christmas shopping already? >> i have. i am almost done. >> jesse: will will will. you are almost done? what? >> it is very short this year between things giving and christmas. i like to do things ahead of time. i am also that person doing something at the very last minute, too. >> jesse: what did you get me? >> you know what, you are going to be the last minute -- >> jesse: got it. >> i have a really good -- >> jesse: i will be looking out for. kayleigh mcenany, great to see you. merry christmas. >> merry christmas. solid move not messing up the hair. >> jesse: this is not my first rodeo. i hear there is a birthday. >> it is the fifth birthday on "the five" and what you are to to jesse watters? no? [laughter] he practiced thank you, greg gutfeld. he understands. >> jesse: i'm a little taller than greg. happy birthday! >> thank you. >> jesse: oh, there we go. well-trained over here. beautiful. what are some traditions you guys celebrate in your

household? >> my dad was behind me and my mom reads the gospel every year. we read about. >> harold: anyone being born to die, and we sit around the christmas tree with my sister, ryan, it's beautiful. that is what christmas is about. >> jesse: and not going to make you sing. kilmeade looks like he wants to sing. >> i've never said that in my life. not even dance. >> jesse: i'm not even supposed to interview but you look like he want to be on television. >> i don't know why. by the way, how great is the cardinal look? he looks ready for action. >> jesse: he is always ready for action. >> just a terrific tv show. >> jesse: kudlow -- >> as a matter of fact, it wasua second. i thought you might have been nominated for something. >> jesse, i told you to buy bitcoin. you wouldn't listen to me. >> jesse: i know, i know, now my producer has more money than i do. all right, who do we have next? bill hemmer. bill hemmer, you are hiding from me.

>> brought you a candy cane, jesse. it's for you, brother. i found it in my jacket because i haven't worn it in a year. and that's from last christmas. >> jesse: you are pulling off the turtleneck look. >> thank you, brother. >> jesse: very sophisticated. >> i'm going to have martha fill out the rest of my shopping. >> jesse: good. shop until you drop. all right, who do we have, brenna bird? look at you. it coin, the market, very christmas. >> it's a merry christmas because i'm standing right next to very kudlow and he is standing right next to my son, to me. >> jesse: hey, to me. you got a band-aid here. how did the other guy looked? >> see the other guy -- >> jesse: while! wow, this kid has got talent. speaking of talent, we have nick, fox weather. what do we have in store for this holiday season? >> i'm a little embarrassed because i brought you a fascinated, too, but apparently you don't like them, so i figure again i will give you the gift

of the fox weather app that you can download on your phone -- [laughter] for free. it's my gift to you every year. >> jesse: very smooth, nick. >> great plug, very subtle. >> jesse: great to see you, happy holidays and their christmas. dana and harold are with another special guest in the crowd, guys. guys. >> dana: we are indeed. i arm wrestle tyrus for this assignment and i won. a very special guest indeed. a multi-platinum artist who is spreading the holiday cheer with his album and christmas classic, a classic christmas. >> close enough. >> harold: so please come help us welcome to the all-american tree writing, multiplatinum recording artist gavin degraw. >> dana: so good to have you. i got this assignment, wow, we won the day. apparently you listen to christmas music all year long. tell us more. >> i think people think it is a little weird cruising around with your top down with christmas music on during the summertime, so that's me, if you

ever see me cruising around -- >> harold: what your favorite? what is your go-to? >> bing crosby, white christmas record, to me that is the top, top. that is the beatles, sergeant pepper -- >> dana: have you ever done a christmas album before? >> never done a christmas reco record. i just like christmas music. it reminds me of being around family, and for a traveler like me, i put on so many miles every year, it makes me feel like i'm with family when i'm listening to christmas. >> dana: the other thing it does is help brings families and people and the whole world together, a country together, and i think that can be very special, as well. >> i agree with all of that. yes, absolutely. something about christmas songs, particularly the old classic christmas songs, it feels like tradition. it just feels like you have been living inside these songs forever and ever. >> harold: what is your best memory as a kid, christmas time? >> it's a bad great memory. i was sick and my dad was also sick, and we both had a fever, so we both laid on the couch all day while the whole family was

around, i just remember how nice it was. >> dana: everybody waiting on you. >> just next to my dad for the whole day, it was nice. >> harold: it's about love. >> dana: it is a treat for all of us to have you here in our viewers who will love this show and the lighting of the christmas tree. you have a very sudden special song. it is the most wonderful time of the year and we are going to turn it over to you. >> nice to see you. thinks a lot, guys. thank you very much. ♪ ♪ all right! merry christmas, everybody. ♪ it's the most wonderful time of the year ♪ ♪ with the kids jingle belling ♪ ♪ and everyone telling you "the of good cheer" ♪ ♪ it's the most wonderful time of the year ♪ ♪ ♪

♪ with those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings ♪ ♪ when friends come to call ♪ ♪ it's the hap-happiest season of all ♪ ♪ there'll be parties for hosting ♪ ♪ marshmallows for toasting ♪ ♪ and caroling out in the snow ♪ ♪ there'll be scary ghost stories ♪ ♪ and tales of the glories of christmases long, long ago ♪ ♪ it's the most wonderful time of the year ♪ ♪ there'll be much mistletoe-ing ♪ ♪ and hearts will be glowing ♪ ♪ when loved ones are near ♪ ♪ it's the most wonderful time of the year ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ there'll be parties for hosting ♪ ♪ marshmallows for toasting ♪

♪ and caroling out in the snow ♪ ♪ there'll be scary ghost stories ♪ ♪ and tales of the glories of christmases long, long ago ♪ ♪ oh, it's the most wonderful time of the year ♪ ♪ there'll be much mistletoe-ing ♪ ♪ and hearts will be glowing ♪ ♪ when loved ones are near ♪ ♪ it's the most wonderful time ♪ ♪ it's the most wonderful time ♪ ♪ it's the most wonderful time ♪ of the year ♪ [applause] >> judge jeanine: wow. that was incredible. we have a huge show still ahead,

including more performances from gavin degraw. messages from our favorite fox hosts, and so many surprises as we count down to the all-american christmas tree lighting. ♪ ♪ >> merry christmas from me and my whole family, including the new addition. and that is from our family to our other family, the fox family. what do we say, girls? >> merry chris hey. hey! it can be so easy to get busy and distracted during the holidays. easy to lose focus. easy to lose sight of what this season is really about.

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cavender grau is here with us, getting us in the holiday spirit as we count down to the all-american christmas tree lighting. so this season always reminds us to remember what is most important. the fox family is thinking of those in the path of hurricanes helene and milton. judge. >> judge jeanine: fox news media along with all of you at home have raised nearly $10 million to help victims. [applause] fantastic. and if you would like to continue to donate, scan the qr code that you see now, it's up on your screen, or you can go to redcross.org/foxforward to help those still picking up the pieces from those storms as we head into the holiday season. jesse? >> jesse: samaritan's purse has also been on the ground helping hurricane victims by providing food, water, and generators. reverend franklin graham tending

us this special message. listen. >> this is frank legrand. 2,000 years ago, a band of angels came out of heaven, down to this earth, and appeared to a group of shepherds out of the field taking care of their sheep at night and angels said to these shepherds, fear not, for we behold i bring you news of gt joy. now for all of the people, to you born this day in the city of david, a savior who is the lord. 2,000 years ago that message was given. jesus christ is a savior. and that is why he came. he came to save us from our sins by taking our sins to the cross and dying for each and every one of us. this is the greatest news the world has ever heard. a savior has been born. and that is why we celebrate christmas. you see, he is the prince of peace, he is the king of kings, and today, our world needs peace more than ever. god bless you and a

merry christmas to each and every one. >> harold: thank you, pastor graham, for your work and inspiring message. as you just heard, so many communities and businesses were uprooted from the hurricanes. griff jenkins, our colleague and friend, went to high point, north carolina, to check out a university there has been assisting in relief efforts from day one. let's take a look. >> we are on the campus of high point university in north carolina. everywhere you look, it's christmas. dr. preston davis is the vice president and minister to the university. preston, just months ago, north carolina hit with the ones in a generation storm. the students here answered the call for help. tell me what they did. >> yeah, it was incredible. and hurricane helene hit, high point university was ready to help. we were fortunate to be able to collect and bring our community together, around $30,000 that went to truckload after truckload of food, clothes, as they move into that time of the year, warm clothes.

also able to practice hospitality. a sports team from another school in our conference, staying on campus for two weeks. while they got their campus back in order. and our students were those that welcomed them with open arms. >> there is a manger here, the nativity scene. it says christmas on every light post as you go through campus. what do you hope that these students take away the christmas message? >> our motto is "nothing without divine guidance," so at this time of the year when you are experiencing christmas here, we hope it is something that getting in students lives, prepare for christ who comes to meet you. >> preston, thank you. now the chamber singers sing "silent night." ♪ silent night, holy night ♪ ♪ all is calm, all is bright ♪

♪ round yon virgin, mother and child ♪ ♪ holy infant so tender and mild ♪ ♪ sleep in heavenly peace ♪ ♪ sleep in heavenly peace ♪ ♪ silent night, holy night ♪

♪ son of god, love's pure light ♪ ♪ radiant beams from thy holy face ♪ ♪ with the dawn of redeeming grace ♪ ♪ jesus, lord at thy birth ♪ ♪ jesus, lord at thy birth ♪ [applause] >> tyrus: yeah, you know what, i wanted to say this my whole life, they sing so beautiful, wouldn't you agree? give them a round of applause.

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>> we all have so much with a full four, beasley the reason for the season is the birth of jesus christ, our lord and savior. i hope you enjoy your family and have a lot of fun this year watching fox news and learning a lot along the way. merry christmas, everyone. ♪ ♪ >> judge jeanine: welcome back to the all-american christmas tree lighting. we are inching closer to hitting that button to kickoff the holiday season. we want to give a special thanks to john torres for helping us stay warm with delicious hot chocolate. >> jesse: everybody likes the hot chocolate. so in the spirit of giving, fox news media has partnered with the first responders children's foundation, and they help provide financial support to children who have lost a parent and the line of duty, as well as families enduring significant financial hardship due to tragic circumstances.

>> judge jeanine: fox news media employees generously donated 1500 gifts this year. gives yourselves a hand. >> jesse: nice job. >> judge jeanine: and some of them are walking around here. and we set up santa's workshop, where they turned into elves to wrap all of th >> jesse: and these gifts and thousands of others will join the foundations toy express, which is handed out 100,000 gifts and 150 cities across the united states last year. >> judge jeanine: with us in the crowd are dozens of first responders and their families. >> jesse: and on stage next to us is the casino family. >> judge jeanine: fdny, ems lieutenant anthony casino heroically served on septemb september 11th at ground zero. and he bravely assisted with rescue and recovery efforts in the months that followed. lieutenant casino tragically passed away september 7th this

year after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. >> jesse: lieutenant cozzino is survived by our special guest here with us tonight, his wife,, nicholas, anthony, and isabella. also joining us is fdny commissioner robert tucker and foxes janice dean. all right, lori, what does it mean to have this type of support? >> the support has been incredible from the first responders children's foundation. they were one of the first to step in and provide us assistance. they gave us a financial grant when he first passed away, so we were able to have our basic necessities taken care of while we're waiting to get everything sorted out. they have been amazing. they have offered counseling service to the children. they have been inviting us to wonderful events such as the things giving parade and this tree lighting here. the support has just been amazing from them as well as the

fdny, the family assistance unit. they have all been absolutely amazing during this incredibly hard time. >> jesse: that's wonderful to hear. thank you so much and god bless you. >> judge jeanine: and nicholas, you know, it's been kind of a rough year. i mean, it is your first holiday, your father was a huge presence, not just in your life, but in a lot of people's lives. what do you carry with you as you go into the future of your dad? >> i just want to say or the record i'm anthony. [laughter] it's okay. >> judge jeanine: where is nicholas? okay! go ahead, nicholas. >> so it's amazing. i... taking into the future with my dad is remembering the teachings he gave us, the kind of person he was, to make sure they get to understand everything that he was in everything he was about. it's very important. >> judge jeanine: and that

both of you stay together and remind people of who's who. >> exactly. >> we need to do a better job of that. >> judge jeanine: god bless you both. >> jesse: anthony and isabella, what does this organization mean to you and what have you learned? >> it's been great. i mean, my dad being here, i learned a lot. he was the one who taught me the stuff i need to learn, and also with all of the help, it's been grateful with all of my friends, family, the fdny, of course, and it's been really good. if my dad -- if i didn't get the debt i had, i wouldn't have learned the stuff i learned from him. he has been a great person. he's always taught me who i wanted to be. he's always told me, like, stuff i shouldn't do, or he has always told me, like, don't hang out with these people, if you want to hang out with them. like, for the record. my mom does it, too. [laughter] >> jesse: your father is a great man and your mom is amazing, and you have learned a

lot. anthony? >> just of the general-ness of, the fact they have been helping us, helping the family, there is just an outlet that helps, it just means a lot to us. very grateful. >> jesse: your father would be very proud. you guys are great kids. >> judge jeanine: god bless you all. and janice, you were at the first responders day last month. can you tell us about that event? >> well, first responders day is in october, and i feel so honored to celebrate this, honor these brave men and women. i have been there mc for the second year, i will be doing it for as long as i possibly can. i'm the wife of a firefighter for most 30 years with the fdny, i know what it is like, the weight of the badge, not only for the person that goes out and risk their life every day, but for the family that sometimes, their family doesn't come home. and so, to have an organization that understands that, that supports the family, behind that

brave first responder, it means everything. >> jesse: thank you, janice. and if you at home want to help this incredible group of first responders children's foundation, you can donate by going to the website, 1strcf.org/fox. tyrus? >> tyrus: wow, janice, the forecast is two years. that was so touching. thank you guys are all the work you do, keeping the spirit of giving going. we sent our fox news elves, right, greg, out to spread the holiday cheer to seniors across the country. ♪ ♪ >> welcome to florida! listen, fox news has spread out across the country to spread a little cheer. christmas cheer. so let's see who's here peered hey, carley shimkus, where are you? >> mr. doocy, i'm in new jersey and i'm ready. >> is the one and only shannon bream ready? where are you? >> i'm in virginia and i'm

ready, mr. doocy. >> next up, jimmy, where are you? >> i am in the great state of tennessee. i'm ready, mr. doocy. >> will gaines, you ready? i think i know where you are. >> i'm holding texas, mr. doocy, and i'm ready. quick question for jimmy. >> yes, will? >> is my tree bigger than yours, jimmy, or is every thing bigger in texas best neck. >> boys, no time for small talk. operation christmas tree starts in three... two... one... ♪ ♪ >> merry christmas, everybody! >> we are going to add some decorations here to the tree. >> i am so thrilled to death to meet you. >> i am, too. >> movie star. [laughter] ♪ ♪ >> my goodness.

peter doocy is here? >> no, i'm -- never mind. >> here come the professionals. >> yeah. right up. >> so exciting. hanging on the tree. don't hang on me. >> i really can't stay. >> baby it's cold outside. >> yeah! ♪ ♪ >> you are the worst tree the we decorator i have ever seen, but you are such a handsome man that will take it, anyway. >> how about it? ♪ ♪ >> she is taking flight to the top of the tree. >> one, two, three. [cheers and applause] >> there it is! >> and now it is time for a sing-along. are you ready?

♪ we wish you a merry christmas ♪ ♪ we wish you a merry christmas ♪ ♪ we wish you a merry christmas ♪ ♪ and a happy new year ♪ merry christmas, everybody! >> harold: what a great way to kickoff the holiday season. up next on our all american christmas tree lighting, we have a very special "fan mail friday," with your favorite fox news hosts. but first, performing "i'll be home for christmas," from his christmas classic album is our friend, gavin degraw. gavin? ♪ i'll be home for christmas ♪ ♪ you can plan on me ♪ ♪ please have snow and mistletoe ♪

♪ and presents on the tree ♪ ♪ christmas eve will find me ♪ ♪ where the love light gleams ♪

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♪ ♪ ♪ oh the weather outside is frightful ♪ ♪ but the fire is so delightf delightful ♪ >> harold: welcome back to the all american christmas tree lighting. if you haven't seen it already, check out fox nation's hit series martin scorsese presents "the saints." the first episode, joan of arc, is available now, and you can stream new episodes every sunday through december 8th. it's worth the watch. it can't be a friday, though, without fan mail. >> tyrus: yeah, it can't be. all right, stealer. [laughter] >> harold: the transition

wasn't smooth enough there. >> tyrus: light-skinned brothers should be smooth, we will fix that later. now jesse and i had a private conversation earlier in the day, and we have decided that i'm going to sit here and comfortably asked questions but he goes into the crowd. >> jesse: i'm going to go in the crowd. >> tyrus: you are in my world today, watters, how ironic. first up and fan mail, can i have the lovely martha maccallum and my brother from another mother lawrence jones. >> jesse: lawrence jones, get over here. >> tyrus: martha, you will go first. what >> christmas caroling. we sing a lot of carols around the piano. i have a book that has all the music in it, and it's my absolute favorite thing about christmas. >> thanksgiving night, put all the christmas trees up, all the ornaments up, that's a best time. and then you make a big meal in texas. because he always got to have food in texas. [laughter] >> tyrus: news flash, we eat in other states, too, lawrence, but it's all good peered.

[laughter] question three, brian and young ufc fighter to? >> jesse: here we go. >> tyrus: question from virginia, what do you want for christmas this year? >> i would just for once love to win on sink or swim. do you think that could happen sometime? >> jesse: we are not going to read it for you. it's got to be fair and square. >> well, i think i want money. [laughter] >> larry kudlow is over there. >> jesse: he is the star of the show. very good. you have to tell santa what you want for christmas, but you are in luck. he's arrived. look over here. [applause] >> ho ho ho! merry christmas! [laughs] well, hello, everyone! ho ho ho!

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♪ ♪ jingle, jingle bell ♪ jingle bell rock ♪ jingle bell swing and jingle bell rings. >> dana: welcome back to the all-american tree lighting. it is almost time to hit that button and officially kick off the holiday season. we are surrounded by family

friends and santa it's good to have you. >> i am going to go around and tell you who we have with us. these are meghan and scott quinn buy's beautiful children my friends jj and jacob. all right. and jesse, go down the row. >> jesse: sure, all right, emma would you like to introduce the family here? >> i would love to georgina. can you say hi? and we have jesse jr. i think he wanted to say always remember one thing. >> i'm watters and this is my world. >> jesse: he said i'm waters and this is my world. we have been working on that all day. >> dana: harmd? >> harold: merry christmas, everybody. i'm delighted and blessed to be here with hef harold the iii. daughter named after great-grandmother. emily. you want to say hello? >> hi. >> dana: judge pirro? >> judge jeanine: okay so i'm here with my daughter and my

grandson kammi, who, if you could feel the energy every kid on this stage wants to be able to hit that button. >> dana: i know they do. we have only 40 seconds to go. go ahead. jessica? >> jessica: we're happy to be here. this is clio who is with me. do you want to say anything? no? [laughter] >> dana: take it away. >> tyrus: i have my wonderful family i always do the talking and get complaints about. go ahead it's all on you. >> this is georgey. and this is our -- say hi. >> hi. >> this is aunt connie from new orleans, louisiana all the way up here. >> dana: all right. jesse, back to you. >> jesse: okay. we are ready to go. the commissioner is here. you guys want to start the countdown? here we go, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5,

4, 3. >32, 1.[cheers] here here. merry christmas. >> merry christmas. >> merry christmas. ♪ rocking around the christmas tree ♪ at the christmas party hop ♪ mistletoe hung where you can see ♪ every couple tries to stop ♪ rocking around the christmas tree ♪ at the christmas spirit reign ♪ later we'll have some pumpkin pie and we'll do some caroling ♪ you will get a sent is mental feeling when you hear. voices singing let's be jolly ♪ deck the halls with the boughs of holly ♪ rocking around the christmas tree ♪ at the happy holiday

♪ everyone dancing merely ♪ in the new old fashioned way ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> you will get a sentimental feeling when you hear ♪ voices singing let's be jolly deck the halls with boughs of holy ♪ rocking around the christmas tree ♪ have a happy holiday ♪ everyone dancing merrily in the old new old fashioned way

♪ ♪ [cheers] >> merry christmas, everybody! >> judge jeanine: all right. >> dana: all right. and thank you, gavin degraw. that was amazing. it's been a terrific day. and i think the kids, did you have fun? >> yeah! [cheers] >> dana: yeah. we had a great time. >> jesse: hitting that button was the best. i think we had 20 hands on that thing. you guys want to hit it again? >> yes! >> jesse: go for it, hit it again. >> dana: yes, there we go. tyrus, do you want to hit it. >> tyrus: i want to turn on the button boo-ger. >> merry ♪ ♪ ♪ [national anthem