Thanksgiving at the White House

Follow the tradition of Thanksgiving in the excutive mansion with this historic photograph / facts & trivia presentation. In addition, read about the Official "Pardoning" of White House Turkeys, an interesting White House tradition that has captured the imagination of the public in recent years.

Holiday Cheer at the White House  |  "Christmas Traditions at the White House"

The Holidays are always an elaborate and joyous event at the White House. Follow the traditions through the years with this historic photograph presentation and accompanying informational backgrounder.

The White House Christmas Ornament Collection

Since its start in 1981, The White House Historical Association's White House Christmas Ornament has become a highly anticipated yearly tradition ... Click the title link to view the collection in its entirety. Be sure to check out this year's ornament: White House Christmas Ornament

Christmas Tree Themes

Explore the celebration of Christmas at the White House through the yearly tradition of tree & card themes begun by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961.

New Year's Day Receptions

On January 1, 1801, the first public reception was held in the President’s House, and a democratic social custom began. From 1801 until its end in 1932, the New Year’s Reception at the White House was a public tradition ... Click the title link to view historic images of the event.