White House Christmas Ornament: Celebrate Christmas like the First Family

Ever wondered how the important people celebrate Christmas? The following write up would give you a glimpse of the Christmas traditions of the White House in the United States.

Christmas at the residence of the first family of United States is celebrated around the majestic Christmas tree standing tall in the oval-shaped blue room of the White House. The tree is chosen after a contest among the members of the National Christmas Tree Association.

The Christmas tree holds a special place in the White House Christmas celebrations. A unique tradition since the year 1981 has been creation of a white house Christmas tree ornament honouring past Presidents of the United States and reflecting on the history and traditions that are part of the White House.

The Christmas ornament of the white house is collected by people from all over the world for gifting and for adorning their Christmas trees. Till date 29 white house ornaments are available with educational brochures for each of them.
The funds collected from the sale of the ornaments are used by the White House Historical Association to finance acquisition of historic furnishings and art work for the White House collection and for the preservation of the public rooms and other educational purposes.

The 2009 White House Christmas celebrated the second term of President Grover Cleveland. In 1895, Cleveland celebrated Christmas centred on his three children and it was during this Christmas that electric lights were used to decorate the white house Christmas tree.

The 2010 White House Christmas ornament honours the twenty-fifth president of the United States, William McKinley. The Christmas of this year is also going to celebrate the role of music in the tradition of the white house.
The ornament can be bought online at the price of $18.95. If you are buying the ornament from a third party vendor, then please look for the WHHA logo on the ornament as a mark of authenticity.

Christmas and its feelings of togetherness remain the same for one and all, except that each individual adds his or her distinctive touch to the festival. So add the white house Christmas ornament to your 2010 Christmas shopping cart and share the rich white house traditions with your family and friends this holiday season.