December 4: The first couple welcomes Edith Childs in the Diplomatic Reception Room. Childs is credited with coining the campaign slogan, “fired up, ready to go.”
Official White House photo by Chuck Kennedy
December 16: The National Christmas tree shines in front of the White House.
Official White House photo by Lawrence Jackson
December 1: The towering White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room.
Official White House photo by Chuck Kennedy
Official White House photo by Chuck Kennedy
December 13: President Obama and the first lady on their way to a holiday party.
Official White House photo by Pete Souza
Official White House photo by Pete Souza
December 14: At a holiday party in the East Room, the Urban Nation H.I.P. H.O.P. choir performs.
Official White House photo by Lawrence Jackson
December 14: Guests greet the president at a holiday reception.
Official White House photo by Pete Souza
December 14: Sam Myers Sr., Vice President Biden’s trip director, plays a convincing Santa. He is joined by Jill Biden as the Grinch.
Official White House photo by Pete Souza
Official White House photo by Lawrence Jackson
December 15: The Obamas hold a Hanukkah reception.
Official White House photo by Samantha Appleton
Official White House photo by Lawrence Jackson
November 30: Pastry chefs work on an elaborate gingerbread White House replica.
Official White House photo by Samantha Appleton
For more images of the White House holiday decor, visit the TPM photo gallery here.
Official White House photo by Samantha Appleton
December 16: First Lady Michelle Obama helps out on a Toys for Tots campaign.
Official White House photo by Chuck Kennedy
December 20: The East Garden Room hosts the Dickens Carolers.
Official White House photo by Chuck Kennedy
Official White House photo by Lawrence Jackson
Official White House photo by Pete Souza
Official White House photo by Chuck Kennedy
Official White House photo by Samantha Appleton
