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A Red, White and Blue Christmas

President George W. Bush exchanges knuckles with Santa Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. It is the 85th year of the ceremony that began during the Coolidge Administration. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush exchanges knuckles with Santa Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. It is the 85th year of the ceremony that began during the Coolidge Administration. White House photo by Eric Draper

Photo Essay: Holiday 2008     Part 1| Part 2| Part 3

President George W. Bush exchanges knuckles with Santa Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. It is the 85th year of the ceremony that began during the Coolidge Administration. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are joined by tree lighters Kayleigh Kepler, 11, left, and Lindsey Van Horn, 9, during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Eric Draper
Santa Claus arrives on stage Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree. White House photo by Eric Draper
The National Christmas Tree shines brightly as it is lit Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, during the 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush walks from the White House Cross Hall into the East Room, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, to begin the Christmas press preview of the White House decorations and preparations. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Sue Harman drives a horse-drawn carriage delivering the official White House Christmas tree Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, to the North Portico of the White House. The Fraser Fir tree, from River Ridge Farms in Crumpler, N.C., will be on display in the Blue Room of the White House for the 2008 Christmas season. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush welcomes the arrival of the official White House Christmas tree Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, to the North Portico of the White House. The Fraser Fir tree, from the River Ridge Farms in Crumpler, N.C., will be on display in the Blue Room of the White House for the 2008 Christmas season. Joining Mrs. Bush, from left are, Mark Steelhammer, president of National Christmas Tree Association, his wife Luanne, Carol Pennington, Ann Estes, Russell Estes of River Ridge Farms in Crumpler, NC, Michelle Davis, and Jessie Davis of River Ridge Farms in Crumpler, NC. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Sue Harman drives a horse-drawn carriage delivering the official White House Christmas tree Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, to the North Portico of the White House. The Fraser Fir tree, from River Ridge Farms in Crumpler, N.C., will be on display in the Blue Room of the White House for the 2008 Christmas season. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks as she stands with the White House Christmas tree Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, in front of the North Portico of the White House. The Fraser Fir tree, from River Ridge Farms in Crumpler, N.C., will be on display in the Blue Room of the White House for the 2008 Christmas season. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush stands in the East Room of the White House Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, as she reveals the 2008 White House holiday theme, "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" to approximately 120 members of the media during the White House Holiday Press Preview. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford, and Bill Yosses, White House Pastry Chef, during the 2008 White House Holiday Press Preview Wednesday, Dec. 3., 2008, in the East Room. Said Mrs. Bush, "This is a special holiday for us. Our final in the White House. Thank you to the American people for their friendship, prayers, and support. The President and I wish you and your families a very happy holiday." White House photo by Shealah Craighead

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