I took a trip to Washington, DC last week and thanks to my chica Charmaine, I had an opportunity to visit the very iconic White House. I was in awe of the structure itself and being able to go inside was phenomenal. The White House is currently celebrating “A Timeless Tradition” holiday theme. Here are some photos accompanied by fun facts about each room via The White House press office.
Outside, 56 “snow people” represent the number of states and territories in the United States
Larger-than-life Bo and Sunny replicas are created out of
nearly 55,000 feet of yarn knitted into 7,000 yarn pom-poms. Topiaries,
wreaths, and ropes, comprised of tennis balls create a dog’s holiday dream. A
holiday poem to all of America from Bo and Sunny is featured on the wall.
Fresh pine and greenery obelisks flank the doorways of the
China Room and evergreen and eucalyptus garland adorns the fireplace, giving
off a fragrant scent embodying the holiday spirit. Alongside an
8-foot-tree, the central table is wrapped in classic navy plaid and topped with
a pine tree and vibrant red gift boxes.
Throughout the room, Kailua Blue ribbons represent the Obama
China Service. Chosen by First Lady Michelle Obama and debuted earlier
this year, this china pattern features a bright Kailua Blue, evoking the waters
off the coast of the President’s home-state of Hawaii.
The Library pays homage to the more than 2,700 books. The
room is themed as a holiday forest of novels and manuscripts. The text of
books decorates the room and celebrates our American story
In the State Dining Room, there is a giant gumball machine
with snow-white gumballs. The Gumball Tree was created with nearly 4,000
gumballs. The room features a 6-foot-tall teddy bear and hundreds of vintage
nutcrackers. Toys, gifts, and presents garnish two Christmas trees.
The White House Gingerbread House in the State Dining Room is an annual tradition. This year’s gingerbread house is close to 500 pounds – with more than 250 pounds of gingerbread dough, 150 pounds of dark chocolate, 25 pounds of gum paste, 25 pounds of pulled and sculpted sugar work, and 25 pounds of icing.
I kept staring at this staircase hoping that the President
would come walking down to shake my hand and ask me to accompany him and the
first lady for happy hour *le sigh*
This year’s White House Christmas Tree, on display in the
Blue Room, is an over 18 foot Fraser fir.
Messages to our troops from their families wind around the tree on a
ribbon. At the end of the holiday season, each military family will
receive their portion of the ribbon as a symbol of the gratitude the nation
feels for their service. The inspiration
for this tree are the stars and stripes of the American Flag which honor the
service members who protect our great nation.
Throughout the White House there are 62 trees and over
70,000 ornaments.
*Secret Service NO PLAY* His eyes warned me not to touch
anything and to be on my best behavior.
Actually all of the secret service staff were very friendly and believe
me when I tell you that they were A LOT of them.
Many thanks to my chica for the wonderful opportunity to
visit the White House. The visit was amazing and I would encourage everyone to check
out this peace of American history if you are ever in DC.
White House public tour requests must be submitted through one's Member
of Congress. These self-guided tours are available Tuesday through Saturdays
(excluding federal holidays or unless otherwise noted). Requests can be
submitted up to six months in advance and no less than 21 days in advance. All
White House tours are free of charge. https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/tours-and-events
If you just google White House Tour and include the name of
your state you will likely find several links to your elected officials with
online forms to request a White House tour such as the link below for my great state
Georgia https://johnlewis.house.gov/serving-you/tours-and-tickets
These are some epic celebrations. Definitely worth checking out.
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It must be incredible. I hope you know how lucky you are.
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