The History of the White House Christmas Tree

hristmas trees have been an integral part of White House holiday Udecorations since the 1800s. Although several are used each year (54 in 2012), there can only be one official White House Christmas Tree-the one illuminating the Blue Room for the President's family and staff each and every December. the WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS tree 20 Often about feet tall, the height of the tree requires removing the room's chandelier. ast year's theme, chosen by L Michelle Obama, used badges, medals, and patches from all the military branches for decoration. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy started the tradition of a themed E1961 tree. That year, she used Nutcrackers. Bte efore WWI, President William McKinley received letters that decried the tree tradition for its German origins. 370 ornaments were rejected for the 2008 Christmas tree, including a ball inscribed with the words, "Impeach Bush". IMPEACH BUSH rees are carefully selected Ifrom growers all across the country, but North Carolina has produced more official trees than any other state. The White House didn't get a tree in 1902 Theodore Roosevelt apparently forgot to order one in time. eLocal.com hristmas trees have been an integral part of White House holiday Udecorations since the 1800s. Although several are used each year (54 in 2012), there can only be one official White House Christmas Tree-the one illuminating the Blue Room for the President's family and staff each and every December. the WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS tree 20 Often about feet tall, the height of the tree requires removing the room's chandelier. ast year's theme, chosen by L Michelle Obama, used badges, medals, and patches from all the military branches for decoration. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy started the tradition of a themed E1961 tree. That year, she used Nutcrackers. Bte efore WWI, President William McKinley received letters that decried the tree tradition for its German origins. 370 ornaments were rejected for the 2008 Christmas tree, including a ball inscribed with the words, "Impeach Bush". IMPEACH BUSH rees are carefully selected Ifrom growers all across the country, but North Carolina has produced more official trees than any other state. The White House didn't get a tree in 1902 Theodore Roosevelt apparently forgot to order one in time. eLocal.com