The White House halls have been decked for the holidays every December since John and Abigail Adams held the first White House Christmas party in 1800. Installing the wreath at the White House ...

Those White House Christmas decorations don't magically appear. This is what it takes. You think your holiday season is hectic? For the hardworking staff that serves the president and his family ...

The size of your wreath depends on how many red, white and blue clothespins you will need. For a 12-inch wreath, I used 16 red, 8 blue and 12 white. Let each clothespin dry completely. Paint the ...

From left: First Lady Laura Bush and President George W. Bush stand in front of the official White House Christmas tree during the holiday season in the Blue Room on Dec. 5, 2004.