Christmas At The White House Throughout The Ages
Every December, the White House transforms into a stunning symbol of the American holidays. This collection of vintage White House photos takes us from the earliest decorations to the beginning of the grand holiday traditions we know today.

1923 Christmas
Christmas celebrations at White House, 1923.

1929 Christmas Trees
Christmas tree at the White House entrance.

1934 Christmas Tree
The White House Christmas tree.

1961 Christmas Tree
President and Mrs. Kennedy with the 1961 White House Christmas tree. White House, Blue Room.

1967 Christmas Lights
The lights of the National Christmas Tree behind the White House, 1967.

1979 Christmas Gingerbread House
Rosalynn Carter looking at a gingerbread house with White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, at the White House.

1990 Blue Room Tree
1990 White House Christmas tree, Blue room.

1995 Christmas Portrait
President Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton posing next to the 1995 White House Christmas tree.

2017 Tree Lighting Ceremony
The 95th National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, 2017.

2023 Christmas Tree
The 2023 White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room.
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