Backgrounder Winter Holidays at the White House
A History of Celebrations, the National Christmas Tree Lighting, and Decorations
Winter Holidays at the White House Press Collection
The White House contains a storied history of winter holiday celebrations and traditions. Spanning from 1800 to the present, presidents and their families have incorporated their own festivities and engaged the public in activities at the White House during the winter months.
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