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A Red, White and Blue Christmas

Title: A Red, White and Blue Christmas

holiday illustrationThank you for joining us for “A Red, White and Blue Christmas” at the White House!

This year’s theme celebrates the patriotic spirit that unites us as Americans. During this hopeful season we are reminded of the blessings of freedom we enjoy, and we renew our sense of what is important in our lives. Family and friends gather to share old traditions and create new ones. Strangers exchange smiles and tidings of good cheer. Children happily sing along to the songs of the holidays and help bake holiday treats for their loved ones.

We are grateful to the White House Executive Residence staff, artists from around the country and many volunteers for decorating the White House red, white and blue! Thanks to their creativity and hard work, this year’s holiday decorations reflect the best of the American spirit.

May your holidays be filled with joy and happy memories.

George W. Bush | Laura Bush

Press Releases and Speeches

December 31, 2008
Presidential Message: New Year's Day, 2009

December 24, 2008
Presidential Message: Kwanzaa 2008

Event Backgrounder: The President Makes Christmas Eve Telephone Calls to Members of the Armed Forces

December 23, 2008
President's Radio Address

Presidential Message: Christmas 2008

Presidential Message: To the Men and Women of the United States Armed Forces

December 22, 2008
President Bush Participates in One Warm Coat Holiday Service Project

December 19, 2008
Holiday Tours at the White House Discussed on "Ask the White House"

December 16, 2008
Holidays at the White House Discussed on "Ask the White House"

December 15, 2008
President Bush Hosts Hanukkah Reception

December 15, 2008
Mrs. Bush's Remarks During Visit to the Children's National Medical Center and Unveiling of BarneyCam 2008, "A Red, White and Blue Christmas"

December 8, 2008
President and Mrs. Bush Host Children's Holiday Reception and Performance

December 6, 2008
Press Availability by the First Lady at the "Holiday Mail for Heroes" Packing Event

December 4, 2008
President and Mrs. Bush Attend 2008 Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony

December 3, 2008
Interview of the First Lady by Kiran Chetry, "American Morning," CNN

Interview of the First Lady by David Gregory, "Today Show", NBC News

Interview of the First Lady by Maggie Rodriguez, "The Early Show", CBS News

Interview of the First Lady by Gretchen Carlson, "FOX & Friends," FOX News

Interview of the First Lady by Claire Shipman, "Good Morning America", ABC News

Press Availability by Mrs. Bush at the White House Holiday Press Preview

Musical Groups to be Featured at White House Holiday Events

Menu for the 2008 Holiday Receptions

Fact Sheet: White House Holiday Decorations

Statement by Press Secretary Sally McDonough

November 30, 2008
Mrs. Bush's Remarks During the Presentation of the White House Christmas Tree