The entrance to the West Wing of the White House is framed by Christmas trees and holiday lights in Washington. Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961 began the tradition of establishing a decorating theme for White House Christmases, selecting "The Nutcracker Suite."
Christmas trees are seen on the White House's State Floor.
White House pastry chef Bill Yosses poses next to a marzipan and chocolate sculpture of the executive mansion in the White House's State Dining Room. This year's 56-inch-by-29-inch recreation of the White House weighed in with 140 pounds of gingerbread coated with 250 pounds of white chocolate.
The Blue Room is adorned with a Fraser fir from Dan and Bryan Christmas Trees in nearby Shepherdstown, W. Va. The first known Christmas tree at the White House was during the tenure of Benjamin Harrison, who helped trim one in the upstairs library with friends, family and staff. "We shall have an old-fashioned Christmas tree for the grandchildren upstairs and I shall be their Santa Claus myself," Harrison exclaimed.
The Red Room of the White House is seen during a Christimas tour of the famous residence. Overall, there appear to be fewer trees and decorations than in years past -- and the same is true of the Christmas card list. Several hundred thousand have been mailed out, paid for by the Democratic National Committee.
Lights shine on the National Christmas Tree in front of the White House on Dec. 1 in Washington. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle, and daughters Malia and Sasha, helped press the button to light the illuminate the Colorado blue spruce.
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