White House Christmas tree

Not to be confused with National Christmas Tree (United States).

The 2005 Christmas Tree in the White House's Blue Room

The White House Christmas Tree, also known as the Blue Room Christmas Tree, is the official indoor Christmas tree at the residence of the president of the United States, the White House. The first indoor Christmas tree was installed in the White House sometime in the 19th century (there are varying claims as to the exact year) and since 1961 the tree has had a themed motif at the discretion of the First Lady of the United States.

History

President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy with the first themed Blue Room tree in 1961.

The 2002 Blue Room Christmas tree.

First tree

There are two claims to the "first" genuine White House Christmas tree. President Franklin Pierce is said to have had the first indoor Christmas tree at the White House during the 1850s, ^[1] variously reported as 1853 ^[2] or 1856. ^[3] More credible sources state that it was, in fact, President Benjamin Harrison's who had the first indoor tree (either in 1888, ^[4] 1889, ^{[5] [6]} or 1891 ^[1] ). First Lady Caroline Harrison helped decorate the tree, which was installed in the second floor oval parlor, today's Yellow Oval Room. ^[5] There is an 1880 reference to President John Tyler in the 1840s, hosting a children's party at which there was a Christmas tree with gifts. ^[7]

General

Following the Harrison administration indoor trees were not always used at the White House. First Lady Lou Henry Hoover began the tradition of presidential wives decorating the White House tree with the first "official" White House Christmas tree in 1929. ^[5] In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy began the tradition of selecting a theme for the White House Christmas tree by decorating with a Nutcracker motif. ^[8]

Years without a tree

As stated, there were years where no indoor White House Christmas tree was installed at all. It is verifiable that there was no Christmas tree in the White House in 1902, ^[9] 1904, ^[10] 1907, ^[11] and 1922. ^[12] The lack of a tree in 1902 was due to the fact that President Theodore Roosevelt had not ordered one by December 23. ^[9]

Additionally, other presidents never displayed a tree in the White House. First U.S. President George Washington held office at a time when there was no White House, thus it is impossible for him to have displayed a tree there. ^[13] There is no evidence that Abraham Lincoln ever displayed a Christmas tree in the White House. ^[14] In 1922, First Lady Florence Harding's illness led to a more subdued Christmas celebration at the White House and no Christmas tree. ^[12]

Controversy

The 1995 Blue Room Christmas tree – one of its ornaments was a source of political controversy for some.

In 1899 the White House of President William McKinley received letters urging the president to forgo participation in the "Christmas tree habit". ^[15] The letter writers, which the Chicago Daily Tribune noted had taken up the "forestry fad", referred to "arboreal infanticide", according to the Tribune. ^[15] Those opposed to a tree in the White House that year also termed Christmas trees "un-American" because it was a historically German tradition. ^[15] At least one tree was displayed in the White House that year, in the kitchen department, for the maids. ^[15]

The Nixon administration's choice of tree topper, the atomic symbol of peace rather than a traditional star, was criticized. ^[16]

The 1995 Blue Room Christmas tree sought ornaments made by architecture students from across the United States. ^[17] Contest winner Rene Spineto designed an ornament that depicted two stockings, one marked "Bill" filled with candy and presents, and the other marked "Newt" filled with coal. ^[17] The Clinton administration hung the ornament on the tree without censorship. ^[17]

In his 1998 book Unlimited Access, published by conservative publishing house Regnery Publishing, former FBI agent Gary Aldrich claimed that the Clinton administration decorated the 1994 White House Christmas Tree with condoms and drug paraphernalia. ^[18] George Stephanopoulos called the book a "work of fiction"; ^[19] it has also been called "infamous". ^[20]

In 2008, one of the ornaments designed by a Seattle artist, Deborah Lawrence, was rejected for inclusion on the Blue Room Christmas Tree. ^[21] The rejected ornament was a red and white striped 9-inch (23 cm) ball with the words "Impeach Bush" emblazoned on it. ^[21] The ornament was the only one of about 370 submitted that was rejected. ^[21]

Tree

President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush with the official White House Christmas tree in 1990.

The 2007 Blue Room Christmas tree arrives by horse-drawn carriage

Description

The White House Christmas tree is selected from various growers nationwide. ^[22] Growers in the state of North Carolina have provided 15 trees, more than any other state. ^[23] The state of Pennsylvania has the second-highest total of trees provided for the White House with 11, as of 2023. ^[24] The White House Christmas tree has been displayed in the Blue Room many times since 1961. It has also occasionally been displayed in the Entrance Hall. ^{[8] [25]}

Generally, there is more than one Christmas tree in and around the White House, for instance, in 1997 there were 36, ^[26] in 2008 there were 27. ^[27] Traditionally, the tree in the Blue Room is the official White House Christmas tree. ^{[26] [28]} The White House Christmas tree usually stands nearly 20 feet (6.1 m) tall and the crystal chandelier in the Blue Room must be removed for the tree to fit the room. ^[28] Frequently, the tree's height is reported as 18 feet (5.5 m) ^{[29] [30]} or 18.5 feet (5.6 m) tall. ^{[31] [32]} The Blue Room tree is donated each year by the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA). ^[28] The NCTA has donated the tree since 1966; ^[33] it is chosen through a contest among members of the trade group. ^[33]

Official list (1961–2023)

Image	Year	Species and location grown	Ornamentation notes	First Lady	Location	Theme
	2023	Fraser fir, Fleetwood, North Carolina [34]	The 2023 White House Holiday Display is designed to capture the pure, unfiltered delight and imagination of childhood, to encourage visitors to reflect on this time of year with hearts open to the magic, wonder, and joy of the season. The stunning tree celebrates cheerful scenes, landscapes, and neighborhoods from all across the country, with names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia, showcased throughout the decor. With bright colors and three-dimensional elements, guests will gaze in wonder as they are taken on a delightful adventure around the tree. A replica of a vintage passenger train, on loan from the Train Collectors Association, magically weaves through the tree’s base. [35]	Jill Biden	Blue Room	Magic, Wonder, and Joy [35]
	2022	Concolor fir, Auburn, Pennsylvania [36]	This year's holidays at the White House capture the spirit embodied in the very idea of America: We the People. The People's House's rooms are full of history and holiday décor and the mirrored ornaments and reflective lights, make you feel at home and find yourself in the great story of America. The official White House Christmas tree includes handmade renderings of the official birds from all 57 states, territories, and the District of Columbia. [37]	Jill Biden	Blue Room	We the People [37]
	2021	Fraser fir, Jefferson, North Carolina [38]	This year's theme is inspired by the small acts of kindness and experiences that lifted America's spirits this year and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Blue Room, featuring the Official White House Christmas Tree, celebrates the Gift of Peace and Unity. Cascading down the tree, peace doves carry a shimmering banner embossed with the names of each state and territory of the United States, reminding us all of the importance of unity and national harmony. [39]	Jill Biden	Blue Room	Gifts from the Heart [39]
	2020	Fraser fir, Shepherdstown, West Virginia [40]	Students across the country were asked to artistically depict what makes their state beautiful by highlighting the people, places, and things that capture the spirit of their state. Glistening on the branches of this Fraser fir, their mini masterpieces collectively showcase America. [41]	Melania Trump	Blue Room	America the Beautiful [42]
	2019	Douglas fir, Pitman, Pennsylvania [43]	The decorations celebrate the courageous individuals who have shaped the country and kept the American spirit alive. This year's official Christmas tree paid homage to the distinctive floral emblem of every state and territory. [44]	Melania Trump	Blue Room	The Spirit of America [44]
	2018	Fraser fir, Newland, North Carolina [45]	The official White House Christmas tree was trimmed with blue velvet ribbon embroidered in gold with each state and territory. The theme displays many splendors found across the United States. [46]	Melania Trump	Blue Room	American Treasures [46]
	2017	Balsam fir, Endeavor, Wisconsin [47]	The Blue Room tree was decorated with glass ornaments depicting the seal of each state and territory. The theme pays respect to 200 years of holiday traditions at the White House. [48]	Melania Trump	Blue Room	Time-Honored Traditions [48]
	2016	Douglas fir, Oconto, Wisconsin [49]	This Blue Room tree celebrates "We the People". It is decorated with ribbon garland featuring iconic words of the Preamble to the United States Constitution. Ornaments featured images of American families, farmers, and service members, reflecting the United States by diversity and strengthened by a shared spirit of hope and optimism. [50]	Michelle Obama	Blue Room	The Gift of the Holidays [51]
	2015	Fraser fir, Lehighton, Pennsylvania [52]	The Blue Room tree was "dedicated to our nation's service members, veterans, and their families, it is ornamented with holiday messages of hope for our troops and patriotic symbols of red, white, and blue." [53]	Michelle Obama	Blue Room	A Timeless Tradition [53]
	2014	Concolor fir, Lehighton, Pennsylvania [54] [55]	The Blue Room Tree had a theme within the overall theme - "America the Brave". Ornaments were made by children on U.S. military bases worldwide. The ornaments included many thank-you cards from children to members of the U.S. military. [56]	Michelle Obama	Blue Room	A Children's Winter Wonderland [56]
	2013	Douglas fir, Lehighton, Pennsylvania [57] [58]	Ornaments paid tribute to military families. Children living on military bases contributed greeting cards in the shape of their home state. Those were hung from the tree along with round ornaments that silhouetted each state and territory. [59]	Michelle Obama	Blue Room	Gather Around: Stories of the Season [60]
	2012	Fraser fir, Jefferson, North Carolina [61]	Tree dedicated to U.S. military members, veterans and their families. Ornaments were decorated by children living on U.S. military bases worldwide. [62]	Michelle Obama	Blue Room	Joy to All [62]
	2011	Balsam fir, Neshkoro, Wisconsin [63]	Medals, badges, and patches from all of the military branches were displayed on ornaments. [64]	Michelle Obama	Blue Room [63]	Shine, Give, Share [64]
	2010	Douglas fir, [65] Lehighton, Pennsylvania [66]	The Blue Room tree had a specific theme within the overall theme – "Gift of the American Spirit." [67] It honored state and county fairs and featured prize ribbons from each state and territory. [68]	Michelle Obama	Blue Room [65]	"Simple Gifts" [68]
	2009	Douglas fir, Shepherdstown, West Virginia [69]	"We took about 800 ornaments left over from previous administrations, we sent them to 60 local community groups throughout the country, and asked them to decorate them to pay tribute to a favorite local landmark and then send them back to us for display here at the White House." [70]	Michelle Obama	Blue Room [69]	Reflect, Rejoice, Renew [70]
	2008	Fraser fir, Crumpler, North Carolina [71]	Ornaments designed by artists from around the country selected by members of Congress. The ornaments had a patriotic theme. [71]	Laura Bush	Blue Room [71]	A Red, White, and Blue Christmas [71]
	2007	Fraser fir, Laurel Springs, North Carolina [72]	Each ornament represented one of the 391 National Park Service sites. [25]	Laura Bush	Blue Room [25]	Holiday in the National Parks [72]
	2006	Douglas fir, Lehighton, Pennsylvania [73]	Crystals and ornaments of iridescent glass [73]	Laura Bush	Blue Room [73]	Deck the Halls and Welcome All [73]
	2005	Fraser fir, Laurel Springs, North Carolina [74]	White lilies, crystal spheres and light-catching garland [74]	Laura Bush	Blue Room [74]	All Things Bright and Beautiful [74]
	2004	Noble fir, Rochester, Washington [75]	Musical instruments hand-painted by members of the Society of Decorative Painters. [75]	Laura Bush	Blue Room [25]	A Season of Merriment and Melody [25]
	2003	Fraser fir, Wisconsin [76]	The tree features ornaments first used by Barbara Bush in 1989. [76]	Laura Bush	Blue Room [76]	A Season of Stories [76]
	2002	Noble fir, Elma, Washington [77] [78]	An artist from each state designed an ornament based on a native bird. [77]	Laura Bush	Blue Room	All Creatures Great and Small [77]
	2001	Concolor fir, Middleburg, Pennsylvania [79]	An artist from each state designed miniature replicas of historic houses from their region. [79]	Laura Bush	Blue Room [79]	Home for the Holidays [80]
	2000	Douglas fir, Auburn, Pennsylvania [31]	Ornaments were from the First Lady's past. [81]	Hillary Clinton	Blue Room [81]	Holiday Reflections [81]
	1999	Noble fir, Elma, Washington [82]	Doll makers fashioned toys of American historical figures for this tree. [81]	Hillary Clinton	Blue Room [82]	Holiday Treasures at the White House [81]
	1998	Balsam fir, Endeavor, Wisconsin [83]	Knitting Guild of America and the Society of Decorative Painters worked together with fabric artists from each state on the ornaments. [81]	Hillary Clinton	Blue Room [84]	Winter Wonderland [81]
	1997	Fraser fir, [26] Grassy Creek, North Carolina [85]	Members of the National Needlework Association and Council of Fashion Designers of America joined with glass artisans to design the trimmings. [81]	Hillary Clinton	Blue Room [86]	Santa's Workshop [81]
	1996	Colorado blue spruce, Coshocton, Ohio [87]	Woodcraft artisans and professional ballet companies helped with the ornaments. [81]	Hillary Clinton	Blue Room [87]	Nutcracker Suite [81]
	1995	Fraser fir, North Carolina [17]	Ornaments contributed by American architecture students and members of the American Institute of Architects. [81]	Hillary Clinton	Blue Room [88]	A Visit From St. Nicholas [81]
	1994	Blue spruce, Missouri [89]	Ornaments contributed by American art students. [81]	Hillary Clinton	Blue Room [81]	The Twelve Days of Christmas [81]
	1993	Fraser fir, North Carolina [89]	More than 1,000 artists contributed angel-themed ornaments. [90]	Hillary Clinton	Blue Room [90]	Angels [90]
	1992	Grand fir, [89] Oregon [91]	White House florists made 88 gift-giving characters. [92]	Barbara Bush	Blue Room [91]	Gift-givers [92]
	1991	Noble fir, Salem, Oregon [93]	Saintly Stitchers of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Houston created a needlepoint village and 92 pieces for a White House staff built Noah's Ark. [92]	Barbara Bush	Blue Room [93]	Needle work tree [92]
	1990	Fraser fir, North Carolina [89]	Used miniature porcelain dancers. [92]	Barbara Bush	Blue Room [25]	Nutcracker Suite [92]
	1989	Fraser fir, Pennsylvania [89]	White House staff created 80 soft-sculpture literary characters. [92]	Barbara Bush	Blue Room [92]	Family literacy [92]
	1988	Balsam fir, Montello, Wisconsin [94]	Reused hand-blown glass ornaments from the Eisenhower administration, and reused Nixon's state flower balls. White House carpenters made 300 wood candles. [95]	Nancy Reagan	Blue Room [94]	Old-fashioned tree [95]
	1987	Fraser fir, West Virginia [89]	Miniature instruments, notes and sheet music made by patients at Second Genesis, drug-treatment program. [95]	Nancy Reagan	Blue Room [96]	Musical theme [95]
	1986	Fraser fir, Washington [89]	15 soft-sculpture nursery rhyme scenes and 100 geese made by patients at Second Genesis, drug-treatment program. [95]	Nancy Reagan	Blue Room [97]	Mother Goose theme [95]
	1985	Blue spruce, Lake City, Michigan [89] [98]	1,500 Ornaments made by patients at Second Genesis, drug-treatment program. [95]	Nancy Reagan	Blue Room [99]	Ornaments made from Christmas cards sent to the Reagans in 1984 [95]
	1984	Fraser fir, North Carolina [89]	Ornaments made by patients at Second Genesis, drug-treatment program. [95]	Nancy Reagan	Blue Room [100]	Ornaments made from plant material and other handcrafted natural ornaments. [95]
	1983	Noble fir, Orting, Washington [101]	Reused 1982 ornaments and added old-fashioned toys lent by Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum. [95]	Nancy Reagan	Blue Room [101]	Old-Fashioned toys. [95]
	1982	Fraser fir, North Carolina [89]	Ornaments made by patients at Second Genesis, drug-treatment program. [95]	Nancy Reagan	Blue Room [102]	Foil paper cones and metallic snowflakes [95]
	1981	Douglas fir, [103] Pennsylvania [89]	Nancy Reagan's first tree did not involve Second Genesis. The ornaments were loaned by the Museum of American Folk Art. [95]	Nancy Reagan	Blue Room [95]	Ornaments from the Museum of American Folk Art. [95]
	1980	Douglas fir, Bristol, Indiana [104]	Dolls, hats, fans, tapestries, and laces. [105]	Rosalynn Carter	Blue Room [106]	Victorian theme [105]
	1979	Douglas fir, West Virginia [107]	Corcoran School of Art created ornaments from balsa wood, fabric and dried flowers. [105]	Rosalynn Carter	Blue Room [108]	American folk art of the colonial period [105]
	1978	Veitch fir, New York [89]	Victorian dolls and miniature furniture lent by the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum. [105]	Rosalynn Carter	Blue Room [109]	Antique toys [105]
	1977	Noble fir, Washington [89]	National Association for Retarded Citizens made eggshell ornaments. [105]	Rosalynn Carter	Blue Room [105]	Painted milkweed pods, nut pods, foil, and eggshell ornaments [105]
	1976	Balsam fir, Wisconsin [89]	Natural ornaments made by the Garden Club of America. [110]	Betty Ford	Blue Room [110]	"Love that is the spirit of Christmas"
	1975	Douglas fir, New York [111]	Used ornaments from 1974 plus experts from Colonial Williamsburg made ornaments from paper snowflakes, acorns, dried fruits, pine-cones, vegetables, straw, cookies and yarn. [110]	Betty Ford	Blue Room [25]	Old-fashioned children's Christmas [110]
	1974	Concolor fir, Mayville, Michigan [89]	Ornaments made by Appalachian women and senior citizens groups. [110]	Betty Ford	Blue Room [110]	Handmade crafts, thrift and recycling [110]
	1973	Fraser fir, North Carolina [89]	In honor of James Madison [112]	Pat Nixon	Blue Room [108]	Gold theme [112]
	1972	Noble fir, Washington [89]	Reused 1969 ornaments, added 3,000 pastel satin finish balls, and 150 gold federal stars. [112]	Pat Nixon	Blue Room [113]	Still Life with Fruit and Nature’s Bounty, paintings by Severin Roesen [112]
	1971	Fraser fir, North Carolina [89]	Reused 1969 ornaments, added Monroe fans, and gold foil angels. [112]	Pat Nixon	Blue Room [113]	American Flower Tree [112]
	1970	White spruce, Wisconsin [89]	Reused 1969 ornaments, added 53 Monroe fans. [112]	Pat Nixon	Blue Room [112]	American Flower Tree [112]
	1969	Blue spruce, Ohio [89]	Disabled workers from Florida made velvet and satin balls featuring each state's state flower. [112]	Pat Nixon	North Entrance [25]	American Flower Tree [112]
	1968	Eastern White pine, Indianapolis [114]	19th century American style with gingerbread cookies. [115]	Claudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson	Blue Room [115]	19th century gingerbread tree [115]
	1967	Blue spruce, Ohio [89]	Same as 1965–66 but with silver baubles, silver stars, and round mirrors added. [116]	Claudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson	Blue Room [116]	Early American [116]
	1966	Balsam fir, Wisconsin [89]	Traditional ornaments: nuts, fruit, popcorn, dried seedpods, gingerbread cookies and wood roses from Hawaii. [116]	Claudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson	Blue Room [116]	Early American [116]
	1965		Traditional ornaments: nuts, fruit, popcorn, dried seedpods, gingerbread cookies and wood roses from Hawaii. [116]	Claudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson	Blue Room [116]	Early American [116]
	1964	Balsam fir [117]		Claudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson	Blue Room [118]
	1963		The tree was very subdued as the nation mourned John F. Kennedy's assassination. [119]	Claudia 'Lady Bird' Johnson	Blue Room [119]
	1962		Reused ornaments from 1961 plus other ornaments made by disabled and senior citizens. [8]	Jacqueline Kennedy [8]	North Entrance [8]	Childhood [8]
	1961	Balsam fir [115]	Toys, birds, and angels modeled after Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite ballet. [8]	Jacqueline Kennedy [8]	Blue Room [8]	Nutcracker Suite [8]

Other known White House Christmas trees

Year	Species and location grown	General notes	First Lady	Location	Theme (if any)
1960		"Presents were piled high under the magnificent tree and stretched for yards into the East Room." [120]	Mamie Eisenhower	East Room [120]
1959		Of the 26 trees there were trees in the laundry room, the maid's sitting room and David Eisenhower had his own private tree in the children's quarters. [115]	Mamie Eisenhower	26 trees throughout the White House [115]
1958		". . . decorated with electric candle lights, glass balls and large amounts of tinsel." [121]	Mamie Eisenhower	27 trees throughout the White House [121]
1957			Mamie Eisenhower	East Room [122]
1955			Mamie Eisenhower	East Room [123]
1954		Silver tinsel, Eisenhower grandchildren opened presents under this tree. [124]	Mamie Eisenhower	East Room [124]
1947			Bess Truman	East Room [125]
1944		Elliot Roosevelt: ". . . the Christmas tree was in place and decorated, the piles of presents were ready for the unwrapping – each person's pile heaped on a separate chair." [126]	Eleanor Roosevelt	Family quarters [126]
1939			Eleanor Roosevelt	East Room [127]
1937		". . . gleamed with snow and silver trimming." [128]	Eleanor Roosevelt	East Room [128]
1936			Eleanor Roosevelt	East Room [129]
1934		Multiple trees were installed in the White House, some for public viewing and others for private enjoyment of the Roosevelts. [130] A large tree was installed in the White House East Room. [131]	Eleanor Roosevelt	East Room [131]
1929		First "official" White House tree. [5]	Lou Henry Hoover
1926		Mrs. Coolidge chose to display three Christmas trees at the White House. [132]	Grace Coolidge
1923	Norway spruce [133]	White House had two Christmas trees. [133]	Grace Coolidge	Blue Room, and family quarters [133]
1917 [134]			Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
1916			Edith Bolling Galt Wilson	Library [135] The tree was for Wilson's great niece Josephine Cothran. [136]
1915		Laden with gifts from members of the family and household. [137]	Edith Bolling Galt Wilson	Library
1914			none	White House library [138]
1912			Helen Taft	Blue Room [139]
1908		The first time there was a tree in the Roosevelt White House that was not attributed to young Archie Roosevelt. [140]	Edith Roosevelt
1905		Tree decorated and set up by Archie Roosevelt, as the only member of the family who had "a fondness" for Christmas trees he distributed the presents "through this medium". [141]	Edith Roosevelt
1903		Tree decorated solely by young Archie Roosevelt. [142]	Edith Roosevelt	Living Room (The President's Den) [142] [143] (then Archie Roosevelt's bedroom) [142] [143]
1896		Decorated with red, white and blue electric lights. [144] The decorating was supervised by Mrs. Cleveland and included tinsel ornaments and toys. [15]	Frances Cleveland	Library [144]
1895	Cedar [145]	Tree featured electric lights. [6]	Frances Cleveland	Library [145]
1894		"Beautifully trimmed and decorated". [146] Decorated with "tiny parti-colored electric lamps instead of the old-time wax candles." [147]	Frances Cleveland	Library [146]
1893			Frances Cleveland	Library [15]
1891			Caroline Harrison	Library [148]
1890		At least one tree was displayed "for the little ones". [149]	Caroline Harrison
1889	Foxtail hemlock [150]	Glass balls and pendants, gold tinsel. [150] Four-sided-lanterns [150] used candles used for lighting. [5] Credited as the first White House Christmas tree though the claim is disputed (see above).	Caroline Harrison	Yellow Oval Room [5]
1888 [4]		". . . tree laden with gifts, for most of the prominent people about Washington." [4]	Frances Cleveland	East Room [4]
1853 [126] or 1856 [3]		Decorated for a group of Washington, D.C. school children. [151] Credited as the first White House Christmas tree though the claim is disputed (see above).	Jane Pierce

See also

• National Christmas Tree
• Capitol Christmas Tree
• The Tree at Rockefeller Center
• White House Hanukkah Party
• Vatican Christmas Tree
• List of individual trees

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Further reading

• Moorman, Margaret. "Rough Rider Spares That Tree", The New York Times (Books), December 20, 1998, accessed March 30, 2009.
• Morello, Carol. "Christmas tree farm refills tall order for White House", Washington Post , October 21, 2009, accessed November 2, 2009.
• Pickens, Jennifer B. Christmas at the White House, (Google Books link), Fife & Drum Press, 2009, ( ISBN   0615287646).

External links

• Jackson, Lawrence. "Behind-the-Scenes Look: Time-Lapse Of The White House Christmas Tree", (video), The White House Blog , December 2, 2010, accessed December 3, 2010.
• "White House Christmas Ornaments", snopes.com , October 14, 2009, accessed November 2, 2009.

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