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A White House Christmas Tradition: The Cranberry Tree

The cranberry tree in the Red Room has been a favorite holiday tradition at the White House since 1975 when Christine Heineman created the first tree. Jennie Lewis, who assisted in the White House floral shop from 1998 to 2009, remembers how she and Myrtle Elmore carefully glued each fresh cranberry on a moss-covered Styrofoam cone. These glossy cranberry trees were especially admired

Holiday DIY - Decorating Your Chairs with Genevieve Gorder

HGTV star Genevieve Gorder shows you how to decorate your house this holiday season.One of the most overlooked pieces of furniture in your house are your dining chairs, yes even chairs can be decorated! Use the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament as the finishing touch on your elegantly decorated dining chairs.

Holiday DIY - Decorating Your Entryway with Genevieve Gorder

HGTV star Genevieve Gorder shows you how to decorate your house this holiday season.Create your own garland to add a personal touch to the entryway to your house. Add your favorite decorations, like the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament, and welcome guests in style.

Holiday DIY - Create a Tablescape with Genevieve Gorder

HGTV star Genevieve Gorder shows you how to decorate your house this holiday season.Transform your table from a functional piece of furniture into the talk of the party. Use the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament to light up your centerpieces and give your table that extra sparkle.

Holiday DIY - Creating a Washi Tree with Genevieve Gorder

HGTV star Genevieve Gorder shows you how to decorate your house this holiday season.Don't have space for a full Christmas tree this season? Grab some Washi tape from your local crafts store and put your tree on your wall. Add the 2015 White House Christmas Ornament to put the perfect finishing touch on this shiny addition to your home.

Making the White House Christmas Ornament Part of Your Tradition

The Official 2015 White House Christmas Ornament celebrates the lighting of the first National Christmas Tree in 1923. The 35th edition of the ornament lights up to features elements from President Calvin Coolidge’s administration.Explore the ornament with HGTV star Genevieve Gorder and learn how the ornament contributes to the preservation of the White House via the non-partisan White House Historical As

White House History 29: Special Spaces

Are there secret tunnels? Special spaces at the White House are usually those created by the presidents for their own use while resident there. There are special spaces for retreats, for improvement of living, and for looks. White House History 29: Special Spaces touches upon some that exist and some that do not. Included are the long-vanished White House stables, the