The White House Christmas Tree, a 19-foot Fraser fir from Jefferson, N.C., is delivered by horse-drawn carriage at the White House in Washington, Nov. 23, 2012. Yuri Gripas/Reuters
A tree honoring first ladies is on display in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, Nov. 28, 2012, during a preview of the holiday decorations. Susan Walsh/AP
First lady Michelle Obama reads 'The Night Before Christmas' to children at the Children's National Medical Center, with the first dog, Bo, in Washington Dec. 14, 2012. At right is 5-year-old Jordan Akuoko. Gary Cameron/Reuters
President Obama and daughter Malia Obama sing as Santa Claus arrives during the 90th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Ellipse south of the White House, Dec. 6, 2012, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP
A life-size replica of the Obama family dog, Bo, a Portuguese Water Dog, is the centerpiece of the East Garden Room of the White House in Washington, Nov. 28, 2012. Susan Walsh/AP
White House Pastry Chef Bill Yosses explains his design for the nearly 300-pound gingerbread house of the White House, on display in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Nov. 28, 2012. The house features Bo, the Obama family dog (l.), a vegetable garden, and views inside the White House.The White House gingerbread house has been a tradition since the 1960s. Susan Walsh/AP
The official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington. Susan Walsh/AP
A decoration is on display in the Library of the White House in Washington, Nov. 28, 2012, during a preview of the holiday decorations. Susan Walsh/AP
The White House vegetable garden is replicated as part of the nearly 300-pound gingerbread house of the White House, on display in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Nov. 28, 2012. Susan Walsh/AP
Volunteer Paulette Marini describes the decorations on the tree in the East Landing of the White House in Washington, Nov. 28, 2012, during a preview of the holiday decorations. The decorations pay tribute to the Armed forces and their families. Susan Walsh/AP
The first family, from left, first lady Michelle, Sasha, President Obama, and Malia, pose with children dressed like elves at the National Building Museum in Washington, Dec. 9, 2012. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP
Calling herself the 'hostess-in-chief,' first lady Michelle Obama puts a positive spin on preparations for the annual Christmas deluge of visitors to a decked out White House.
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