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Title: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:27:28 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_01.jpg)
The 2009 White House Christmas tree is an 18.5-ft. Douglas fir. It was grown in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Title: Re: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:28:06 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_02.jpg)
The tree is lit with environmentally friendly LED lights and decorated with more than 800 ornaments from previous White House Administrations. Title: Re: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:28:38 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_03.jpg)
The theme of the decor is "Reflect, Rejoice and Renew." Title: Re: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:29:12 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_04.jpg)
First Lady Michelle Obama enters the Grand Foyer to speak to the press about the decorations. Title: Re: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:29:57 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_05.jpg)
The ornaments on the Douglas fir in the Blue Room were sent to community groups around the country for refurbishing, with instructions to decorate them with favored American landmarks. They now honor the Statue of Liberty and the Kennedy Space Center, among others. Title: Re: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:30:35 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_06.jpg)
These two Fraser firs are decorated with red ribbons and cranberries and stand in gilded Versailles boxes. Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>> Title: Re: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:31:17 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_07.jpg)
White House pastry chef Bill Yosses stands next to a gingerbread house that is covered in white chocolate and weighs 390 lb. Title: Re: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:31:56 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_08.jpg)
The gingerbread White House includes a replica of the First Lady's vegetable garden. Title: Re: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:32:25 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_09.jpg)
Inside the gingerbread house is a cutout revealing a dining room with a working chandelier and furniture made of chocolate. Title: Re: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:35:59 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_10.jpg)
A tiny candy version of Bo, the Obamas' dog, is crafted from marzipan. Title: Re: Christmas Celebrations at the White House Post by: Amitkumar on December 24, 2009, 11:36:36 PM (http://800017.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/misc/christmas_white_house_11.jpg)
The National Christmas Tree, situated on the Mall, also features energy-efficient lighting, consuming 6,000 watts (vs. 18,000 last year). It was lit by the Obamas in an official ceremony on Dec. 3, 2009. |