It so you think you have problems with your Christmas Tree? The National Christmas Tree in DC. Was blown over by winds. Hear about it at Urban Legends and Stranger truths. The National Christmas Tree was no match for Washington's gusty weather Tuesday afternoon, toppling over at one point because of the high winds. CNN spotted the tree on its side at around 04:40 p.m.. Eastern time Tuesday the afternoon, with at least one worker climbing atop the structure