Aspiring Writers Christmas 2007 Edition
Holidays at the White House 2007
The home of our nation's
president and first lady.
president and first lady.
The Capital Building
So many decisions are made
in this building that affect all of
our lives.
So many decisions are made
in this building that affect all of
our lives.
For Immediate Release
Office of the First Lady
November 29, 2007
Fact Sheet: White House Holiday Decorations
Holidays at the White House 2007
"Holiday in the National Parks"
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "There is nothing so American as our
national parks." Visitors will enjoy exploring America's national
parks this Christmas at the White House.
EAST WING
Large model of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina
Nine festive evergreen wreaths accented by gold pine cones
Six panels featuring photos of presidents and first families
celebrating Christmas at the White House and visiting America's
national parks
Christmas cards from ten presidential administrations
Original artwork of this year's White House Christmas card, holiday
reception invitation, and holiday tour booklet
GROUND FLOOR CORRIDOR
Ground Floor Corridor:
Terra cotta model of Mount Rushmore National Memorial in
South Dakota
Hand-painted model of Hubbell Trading Post National Historic
Site in Arizona
Vermeil Room:
Mantel adorned with green garland, gold pine cones and glass
birds
Library:
Green garland on mantel accented by gold pine cones and gold
leaves
Miniature Christmas trees decorated with gold leaves
STATE FLOOR
Cross Hall and Grand Foyer:
Three-foot model of the Statue of Liberty National Monument in
New Jersey
Oil paintings by Adrian Martinez depicting Hopi Point in Arizona's
Grand Canyon National Park, and a waterfall rushing into the
Virgin River in Utah's Zion National Park
Eight snow-covered Christmas trees dotted with gold lights, and
gold birds and butterflies
Green garlands with gold pine cones, gold leaves, and gold lights
adorn the doorways
East Room:
Green garlands accented with gold lights, gold leaves, and gold
pine cones grace the mantles and doorways
The traditional crèche, made in Italy in the 18th century, which
has been displayed in the East Room since 1967
Two sixteen-foot Christmas trees trimmed with glass ornaments,
gold globes, gold birds, gold leaves, and gold lights
Green Room:
The mantle is draped in green garlands laden with gold
blown-glass acorns and gold pine cones
Side tables arranged with small Christmas trees decorated with
ornamental birds and birds' nests
Blue Room:
The official White House Christmas tree is an eighteen-foot Fraser
fir presented to Mrs. Bush by Joe Freeman and Linda Jones of
Mistletoe Meadows Christmas Tree Farm in Laurel Springs, North
Carolina
The tree is decorated with 347 ornaments hand-created by artists
whose designs represent America's national parks, memorials,
seashores, historic sites and monuments
Red Room:
Mantel is adorned by green garland filled with gold seashells
emblematic of America's national seashores
Cranberry tree, a White House tradition dating back to 1975, sits
on a side table
State Dining Room:
Sconces adorned with mixed greenery, gold ribbons, and gold
pine cones
Mantle framed by green garland with gold leaves, gold lights, and
gold pine cones
Gingerbread White House
Based on the original blueprints created by architect James
Hoban
40 inches north to south
Took nearly three months to create
Contains a gingerbread foundation and has a white chocolate
exterior
Created with more than 300 pounds of white chocolate and
gingerbread
Features the Bush family pets along with creatures found in our
national parks
CHRISTMAS CARD, HOLIDAY BOOKLET, AND RECEPTION
INVITATION ARTISTS
Christmas Card Artist, David Drummond
Holiday Booklet Illustrator, Michael Glenn Monroe
Holiday Reception Invitation Artist, Adrian Martinez
FUN FACTS ON THE 2007 HOLIDAY SEASON AT THE WHITE
HOUSE
Volunteers: 73
Guests touring the White House during the Holidays: 60,000
Number of Christmas Cards Sent by President and Mrs. Bush:
895,000
Christmas Trees: 33
(From Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania , and West Virginia)
Hand-Decorated Ornaments on Blue Room Christmas Tree: 347
Feet of Garland: 862
Wreaths: 232
Amaryllis: 514
Christmas Cookies: 20,000
Assorted Holiday Cakes: 700
Handmade Tamales: 10,000
Pounds of Crab: 700
Pounds of Asparagus: 600
Pounds of Green Beans: 400
Pounds of Shrimp: 1,000
Gallons of Eggnog: 320
Office of the First Lady
November 29, 2007
Fact Sheet: White House Holiday Decorations
Holidays at the White House 2007
"Holiday in the National Parks"
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, "There is nothing so American as our
national parks." Visitors will enjoy exploring America's national
parks this Christmas at the White House.
EAST WING
Large model of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina
Nine festive evergreen wreaths accented by gold pine cones
Six panels featuring photos of presidents and first families
celebrating Christmas at the White House and visiting America's
national parks
Christmas cards from ten presidential administrations
Original artwork of this year's White House Christmas card, holiday
reception invitation, and holiday tour booklet
GROUND FLOOR CORRIDOR
Ground Floor Corridor:
Terra cotta model of Mount Rushmore National Memorial in
South Dakota
Hand-painted model of Hubbell Trading Post National Historic
Site in Arizona
Vermeil Room:
Mantel adorned with green garland, gold pine cones and glass
birds
Library:
Green garland on mantel accented by gold pine cones and gold
leaves
Miniature Christmas trees decorated with gold leaves
STATE FLOOR
Cross Hall and Grand Foyer:
Three-foot model of the Statue of Liberty National Monument in
New Jersey
Oil paintings by Adrian Martinez depicting Hopi Point in Arizona's
Grand Canyon National Park, and a waterfall rushing into the
Virgin River in Utah's Zion National Park
Eight snow-covered Christmas trees dotted with gold lights, and
gold birds and butterflies
Green garlands with gold pine cones, gold leaves, and gold lights
adorn the doorways
East Room:
Green garlands accented with gold lights, gold leaves, and gold
pine cones grace the mantles and doorways
The traditional crèche, made in Italy in the 18th century, which
has been displayed in the East Room since 1967
Two sixteen-foot Christmas trees trimmed with glass ornaments,
gold globes, gold birds, gold leaves, and gold lights
Green Room:
The mantle is draped in green garlands laden with gold
blown-glass acorns and gold pine cones
Side tables arranged with small Christmas trees decorated with
ornamental birds and birds' nests
Blue Room:
The official White House Christmas tree is an eighteen-foot Fraser
fir presented to Mrs. Bush by Joe Freeman and Linda Jones of
Mistletoe Meadows Christmas Tree Farm in Laurel Springs, North
Carolina
The tree is decorated with 347 ornaments hand-created by artists
whose designs represent America's national parks, memorials,
seashores, historic sites and monuments
Red Room:
Mantel is adorned by green garland filled with gold seashells
emblematic of America's national seashores
Cranberry tree, a White House tradition dating back to 1975, sits
on a side table
State Dining Room:
Sconces adorned with mixed greenery, gold ribbons, and gold
pine cones
Mantle framed by green garland with gold leaves, gold lights, and
gold pine cones
Gingerbread White House
Based on the original blueprints created by architect James
Hoban
40 inches north to south
Took nearly three months to create
Contains a gingerbread foundation and has a white chocolate
exterior
Created with more than 300 pounds of white chocolate and
gingerbread
Features the Bush family pets along with creatures found in our
national parks
CHRISTMAS CARD, HOLIDAY BOOKLET, AND RECEPTION
INVITATION ARTISTS
Christmas Card Artist, David Drummond
Holiday Booklet Illustrator, Michael Glenn Monroe
Holiday Reception Invitation Artist, Adrian Martinez
FUN FACTS ON THE 2007 HOLIDAY SEASON AT THE WHITE
HOUSE
Volunteers: 73
Guests touring the White House during the Holidays: 60,000
Number of Christmas Cards Sent by President and Mrs. Bush:
895,000
Christmas Trees: 33
(From Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania , and West Virginia)
Hand-Decorated Ornaments on Blue Room Christmas Tree: 347
Feet of Garland: 862
Wreaths: 232
Amaryllis: 514
Christmas Cookies: 20,000
Assorted Holiday Cakes: 700
Handmade Tamales: 10,000
Pounds of Crab: 700
Pounds of Asparagus: 600
Pounds of Green Beans: 400
Pounds of Shrimp: 1,000
Gallons of Eggnog: 320
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Aspiring Writers Magazine Christmas Edition 2007
and Aspiring Writers Magazine belongs to Lavenia
Ann Claman.
All Rights Reserved 1999-2007
and Aspiring Writers Magazine belongs to Lavenia
Ann Claman.
All Rights Reserved 1999-2007