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Home for the Holidays 360 Degree Tour
 Under the watchful gaze of Harry S. Truman's portrait, volunteers Mike Bickley (left), David Padua (center) and Samantha Rutledge hang garland on the Grand Staircase, which leads from the Grand Foyer up to the President's residence. White House photo by Tina Hager.

The President and Mrs. Bush invite you to enjoy this online presentation of "Home for the Holidays," the theme for this year's holiday season at the White House. Because this year's holiday season follows a national tragedy, both home and family have special meaning to all Americans. Gatherings of loved ones - familiar faces in familiar places - can be a tremendous source of strength and reassurance during this season of remembrance and goodwill. In keeping with the theme, replicas of some of the family homes of the nation's Presidents were designed, built and decorated by White House staff members.

Bring these presidential homes into yours by downloading a tour of the decorations. Use the 360 degree tour to scroll up and around the State Rooms of the People's House or take a more traditional look at photos of the decorations.

360 Tour
East Room | Green Room | Blue Room | Red Room | State Dining Room | Center & Cross Halls

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Holiday Photo Essays
Presidential Homes | Decking the Halls | Decorations | Holiday Cheer

Traditions
White House Tree | Presidential Holiday Cards | National Tree | Menorah Lighting |
Hot Chocolate Recipe

Kids
India's Home for the Holidays Quiz | Spotty & Barney's Holiday Tail