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President Obama and the first lady, Michelle Obama, attending the National Christmas Tree Lighting in 2015. Doug Mills/The New York Times ...

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From left, first lady Michelle Obama, Malia Obama, Michelle's mother Marian Robinson, Sasha Obama, and President Barack Obama light the 2014 National Christmas Tree during the National Christmas ...

But it was hard to not notice a glaring difference from years prior. Former President Barack Obama's Christmas tree lighting in 2016 was way more exciting than Trump's first time around.

Remember when Obama was inaugurated — twice — and at least a million people attended both times. And then Trump was inaugurated — once — and a pitiful 250,000 folks bothered to show up ...

The first family will light the National Christmas Tree and in the 95th year of this presidential tradition, there will no doubt be comparisons to the Obamas' Christmas tree lighting ceremony in 2016.

President Barack Obama on Thursday marked his final time lighting the National Christmas Tree with a wish that Americans will care for the sick, the hungry and the downtrodden this holiday season ...

President Barack Obama, sings "Jingle Bells," with Santa Claus, James Taylor, Eva Longoria, and Garth Brooks during the lighting ceremony for the 2016 National Christmas Tree. AP ...

President Barack Obama joined First Lady Michelle and their youngest daughter Sasha on Thursday for the 94th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse of the National Mall.

President Barack Obama hugs and a man dressed as Santa Claus during the National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse of the National Mall in Washington on December 1, 2016.

President Barack Obama hugs and a man dressed as Santa Claus during the National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse of the National Mall in Washington on December 1, 2016.