The reason for the absence of a White House Christmas tree during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency is unknown. Sources have various theories for why a Christmas tree was not displayed.

On Christmas Eve at the White House, Franklin Roosevelt would read aloud Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to family and friends. Not everything has always gone according to plan.

This year, Jill decided on the theme "A Season for Peace and Light". In total, 83 Christmas trees, more than 28,125 ornaments, over 9,800 feet of ribbon, 165,000 holiday lights and a White House ...

NEWLAND, N.C. — A tree from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland arrived at the White House on Monday, Nov. 25. The 20-foot tall tree is much more than a Fraser fir. It stands as a symbol ...

In 1929, First Lady Hoover began the tradition of an official White House Christmas tree and from there it has only grown. Each First Lady handles the responsibility of the decorations and theme ...

State Dinners White House Ornament FILE - The new White House china, chosen by first lady Nancy Reagan and purchased for $209,509 through private donations, is unveiled to the press at the White ...

Biden holds his final White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony 00:28. President Biden participated in the annual Christmas tree lighting on the Ellipse on Thursday evening, his last time ...

NEWLAND, N.C. — After previously selecting their Christmas tree from a farm in Newland, North Carolina, crews will cut down the White House Christmas Tree on Nov. 20. At 9 a.m., the Cartner ...

It would be the 16th time a North Carolina farmer provided the White House with its official Christmas tree. “We’re proud to be part of this tradition,” Sam Cartner said.

The Cleveland family tree, ca. 1896. Credit: White House Historical Association; President Dwight D. Eisenhower, First Lady Mamie Dowd Eisenhower, and family in the State Dining Room, 1960 ...

The 2024 White House Christmas decorations center on the theme “A Season of Peace and Light,” inspired by the values of faith, family, service, kindness and community that define the holiday ...

The one-hour special will premiere on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. EST. and will be available to stream starting the same day and time. Watch past White House Christmas specials on Max and discovery+.