Merry Christmas.
The official portrait of the President and First Lady in front of the Christmas tree in the Blue Room
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Obamas enjoy Strings for Joy at holiday party
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Jill Biden as the Grinch, Sam Myers as Santa
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The East Garden covered in snow
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The Dickens Carolers at the White House
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Decorating the Blue Room Tree
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Michelle Obama, Malia and Sasha greet White House Christmas tree