A White House Christmas
The official White House Christmas tree, as seen in the Blue Room.
Photo credit: Associated Press
Today the White House unveiled its Christmas look.
The theme this year was "Simple Gifts," and it was inspired by county and state fairs. Ornaments were made from recyled materials and came from all over the country.
First Lady Michelle Obama made crafts and cookies with the children of men and women who serve in the armed forces.
And again this year, the White House gingerbread house featured Bo, the Obamas' dog, and the first lady's vegetable garden, both done in miniature and in icing!
More than 100,000 people are expected to visit the White House during the holidays.
The White House gingerbread house. You can just catch a glimpse of the first lady's vegetable garden under the hand of pastry chef Bill Yosses.
Photo credit: Associated Press
Keep reading for more pictures of the White House Christmas decorations.
Christmas decorations in the State Dining Room of the White House.
Photo credit: Reuters
The Red Room of the White House is decorated for the holidays.
Photo credit: AFP/Getty
Comments
I've always been interested in the White House decorations. This year's theme is a good choice. I don't know why in this period of austerity for so many it is necessary to have more than one tree.
Posted by: ruth | December 1, 2010 4:00 PM
Simplicity with a sigh of relief......
Posted by: Michelle Brown | December 1, 2010 4:41 PM