The White House Holiday 2003
As a large supporter of education in America, it was no surprise that First Lady Laura Bush choose famous children's stories as the theme for the White House holiday decorations. The theme was titled "A Season of Stories" and was combined with the spirit of the holidays. Mache characters included Harry Potter, Clifford, Curious George and many more. The State Rooms were decorated for guests to enjoy and the official White House Christmas tree was on display in the Blue Room. The President and the First Lady wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.
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There were 43 mache storybook figures throught the State Rooms.
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There were an estimated 70,000 tiny white lights used at the holiday event.
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Candy canes hung from all of the 19 christmas trees.
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Children's book characters were made out of mache by the Executive Residence staff.
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DCpages's journalist, Ed Palmedo, poses with George Washington.
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Harry Potter stood in front of the Southeast Mantel in the East Room of the White House.
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Many people came to join to the White House to view the holiday decorations.
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The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew were displayed on the Southwest Mantel in the East Room.
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The characters from Little Women were displayed on the Northwest Mantel in the East Room.
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The official seal of the President stands before all in the State Dining Room.
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The official White House Christmas tree stands at 18 1/2 feet tall.
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Year-round White House decorations were combined the holiday decorations.
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The old woman from Tikki Tikki Tembo hangs from the Christmas tree.
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The literary ornaments decorating the official tree were used by Barbara Bush in 1989.
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The official White House Christmas Tree holds over 700 ornaments.
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