A day in the life of President Bush (12/25/06): photos, White House holiday decorations (2001-2006)

They are for display only I came across this when preparing the dose this afternoon/evening it was a question asked by a reporter to Laura Bush one year.

Though for display they are made of all edible ingredients but I suppose after being on display for about a month they would be dusty and not really suitable for consumption. Plus also I wonder if they spray them with a coating to protect them that is not suitable to eat.

21 posted on 12/25/2006 5:10:42 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

yes, that is a rumor that is going around!!!!

lol

22 posted on 12/25/2006 5:11:55 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

I did indeed thanks to you and many other freepers what a wonderful and kind thought - all those cards for dad and me.

23 posted on 12/25/2006 5:13:10 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

I love to win on special days and on historic days.

I hope you and your mom had a nice loving Christmas together.

24 posted on 12/25/2006 5:13:49 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)

2003 Holiday Theme was "A Season of Stories" unfortunately I cannot find any photos from that year.

I did find the following information though

WHITE HOUSE Holiday 2003 Statistics

Volunteers 45
Garland 660 feet
Christmas Trees 19 trees
Poinsettia Trees 5 trees
Wreaths 245
Bows 251
Lights 70,000 total throughout complex
Blue Room Tree
Lights 13,500
Balls 675
Literary ornaments 80
Letters 62
Books under tree 350
Nutcrackers 4 (12' tall)
Antique Sleighs 2
Mache Storybook Figures 43 (see below for placement detail)
GROUND FLOOR Lower Cross Hall (under Mrs. Barbara Bush's portrait) Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Suit
Lower Cross Hall (under Mrs. Carter's portrait) Clifford The Big Red Dog
Lower Cross Hall (under Mrs. Ford's portrait) Tikki Tikki Tembo
Lower Cross Hall (under Mrs. Wilson's portrait) Make Way for Ducklings
Lower Cross Hall (under Mrs. Eisenhower's portrait) Little House in the Big Woods
EAST ROOM Northwest Mantel Little Women
Northeast Mantel Frog & Toad
Southeast Mantel Harry Potter
Southwest Mantel Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew
Buffet Table Centerpiece Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (80 pounds of chocolate)
CROSS HALLS Pier Table outside of Usher's Office (under the portrait of FDR) The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Pier Table outside of East Room (under President Ford's portrait) The Cat in the Hat
FOYER Pier table beneath mirror The Polar Express
STATE DINING ROOM Buffet Table Alice in Wonderland
Eagle Table Gingerbread White House (80 pounds of gingerbread, 45 pounds of chocolate, 30 pounds of marzipan)
VISITOR CENTER Stuart Little Goodnight Moon Bunny

There are however several video links

Here is one featuring story readers from Barbra Bush to Karl Rove Click here

This link is a panoramic view of the decorations

Click here

The one photo I did find was the official White House Holiday Photo

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush pose for their official Christmas portrait in front of the White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room, Dec. 7, 2003. This year's holiday theme at the White House celebrates children's storybook characters with, "A Season of Stories." More information about the theme and decorations can be viewed at www.whitehouse.gov/holiday/. White House photo by Eric Draper

25 posted on 12/25/2006 5:14:13 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

26 posted on 12/25/2006 5:14:32 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

Hi snugs. Thanks for the Christmas Day Dose. :)

27 posted on 12/25/2006 5:14:34 PM PST by Wolfstar ("Common sense is not so common." Voltaire, 1764)

Rumor? Pass that on as FACT! Remember, it will apply to you too...lol

28 posted on 12/25/2006 5:14:49 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)

The title for 2004 was a season of merriment and melody

Link to all the photos
Click here

Below is a selection of the photos

Over 350 instrument ornaments hang on the 2004 Blue Room Christmas tree along with almost 400 Christmas balls

Vignette of All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.

Vignette of I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus on the Ground Floor.

29 posted on 12/25/2006 5:16:02 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

Thanks for the photos from earlier Christmases in GWB's presidency. I love the decorations in the pets' images, of course. :)

30 posted on 12/25/2006 5:16:10 PM PST by Wolfstar ("Common sense is not so common." Voltaire, 1764)

The title for 2004 was a season of merriment and melody

Link to all the photos
Click here

Below is a selection of the photos

Over 350 instrument ornaments hang on the 2004 Blue Room Christmas tree along with almost 400 Christmas balls

Vignette of All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.

Vignette of I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus on the Ground Floor.

31 posted on 12/25/2006 5:16:11 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

Vignette of Here Comes Santa Claus on the Ground Floor.

Vignette of Jingle Bells on the Pier Table in the Cross Hall.

Vignette of Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree on the Pier Table in the Cross Hall.

32 posted on 12/25/2006 5:16:42 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

I have included quite a lot of animal photos I think you will like.

33 posted on 12/25/2006 5:17:24 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

oh my.. if I have that many Jim will have to issue me a second profile page!

I only get lucky now & then.. some of you are "gifted" in toaster securing it seems

34 posted on 12/25/2006 5:17:38 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

I knew you would it was a shame I could not find any for 2003 but there is a link to the panoramic view of them.

35 posted on 12/25/2006 5:18:11 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

2005 probably my favourite all things bright and beautiful I loved the fruit and flower displays last year - deocorations from living plants and what wonderful colours

Boxwood Garland and tulips frame the Cross Hall mirrors for the 2005 Holiday season.

Two topiaries of lemon leaves and tangerines stand tall in the State Dining Room

Hot pink tulips and green pears stand in line on the center table of the East Room.

36 posted on 12/25/2006 5:19:07 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

The musical theme was a wonderful and happy one.

37 posted on 12/25/2006 5:19:24 PM PST by Wolfstar ("Common sense is not so common." Voltaire, 1764)

President and Laura Bush's pooches run along the Ground Floor of the White House residence in topiary form

The North Portico of the White House opens up to the Cross Hall lined in fresh Boxwood Garland.

38 posted on 12/25/2006 5:20:12 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

Hey, onyx....remember what I sais last night about hoping the Chargers and the Cowboys meet in the Super Bowl??

Well...the Chargers may make it...but the stinkin Cowboyz won't...what a pitiful team...ugh

39 posted on 12/25/2006 5:20:23 PM PST by Txsleuth (Bolton/Cheney (that would be Lynne) 08)

I have 20...which means I'm not quite to my age yet. But I'll get there soon enough :)

How was your Christmas day?

40 posted on 12/25/2006 5:20:26 PM PST by ilovew (Merry Christmas to all of our brave soldiers who are far from home this Christmas.)

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