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White House 2006 Holiday Theme Is "Deck the Halls and Welcome All"
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For Immediate Release
Office of the First Lady
November 30, 2006

White House 2006 Holiday Theme Is "Deck the Halls and Welcome All"


˙˙˙˙˙ Holidays at the White House 2006

"Deck the Halls and Welcome All"

Mrs. Laura Bush announced "Deck the Halls and Welcome All" as the theme for
the 2006 holiday season at the White House today. This year's sparkling
decorations reflect the joys of the season and recall historic holiday
memories at the White House.

Over the years, the White House has been the scene of many beloved
Christmas memories. Throughout our nation's history, presidents and their
families have welcomed many guests to the White House for yuletide affairs
both merry and momentous.

Traditional and elegant decorations adorn the White House this year.
Garlands with brightly colored glass ornaments cascade over doorways on the
State Floor, with snowy greens, spiral topiaries and red ribbons decorated
throughout the White House. The color schemes of scarlet, crimson and
fuchsia boldly accent the traditional touches of the holiday decorations.

The official White House Christmas tree occupies most of the Blue Room. The
18 foot Douglas fir was grown by Francis and Margaret Botek and their
children at the Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. This
year's tree twinkles with crystals and ornaments of iridescent glass.

Each guest visiting the White House will receive a tour book illustrated by
Pamela Carroll from Carmel, California.

For more information, please visit www.whitehouse.gov/holiday .

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