Yes, standing under a tree in a lightning storm is extremely dangerous. Don't do it. But, there's one place you can be that's even deadlier — out in the open. According to NOAA records ...
The annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree ... Reagan lit the national tree under the theme of "hope," alongside members of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and the cast of the 1982 movie ...
The one sold at Target is shaped like a square on/off switch box with green, red and white balls, displays the words “Tree Lighting Switch” and is sold under the Wondershop™ brand.