Follow the tradition of Thanksgiving in the excutive mansion with this historic photograph / facts & trivia presentation, and the following two fascinating historical backgrounders:
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 the following historical backgrounder:
Since its start in 1981, The White House Historical Association's White House Christmas Ornament has become a highly anticipated yearly tradition. View the collection in its entirety.
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 time-honored public tradition.
