Christmas came to the Obama White House just like any other this year, and President Barack Obama and his family celebrated in style.
The president's photographers got some great photos of all the holiday fun, from the decorating of the White House Christmas tree to a menorah lighting.
The photographs offer an intimate portrait of the traditions and festivities that make the White House a little more homey for the president, his wife Michelle, and their daughters Sasha and Malia.
First Lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Sasha and Malia, watch the arrival of the official White House Christmas Tree at the North Portico of the White House, Nov. 26, 2010.Whitehouse.govWhite House Assistant Pastry Chef Susie Morrison constructs the White House gingerbread house in the China Room of the White House, Nov. 29, 2010. The house, which weighed 350 lbs, was made from a foundation of gingerbread and covered with white chocolate.Whitehouse.govA team of volunteers decorate the official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room of the White House, Nov. 30, 2009. Whitehouse.govFirst Lady Michelle Obama and White House Pastry Chef Bill Yosses laugh as a young visitor tastes her decorated cookie during a holiday craft demonstration with the children of military personnel in the State Dining Room of the White House, Dec. 1, 2010.Whitehouse.govPresident Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama take part in the Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Dec. 2, 2010.Whitehouse.govVisitors touring the White House pose for photos in front of the official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room of the White House, Dec. 8, 2010.Whitehouse.govPresident Barack Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, First Lady Michelle Obama and Marian Robinson react as they push the button to light the National Christmas Tree during a ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2010.Whitehouse.govThe National Christmas Tree is illuminated on the Ellipse in Washington D.C., Dec. 9, 2010. The White House is visible in the background.Whitehouse.govFirst Lady Michelle Obama reads “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2010.Whitehouse.govFirst Lady Michelle Obama delivers toys donated by the White House Executive Office staff to the Marine Corps Base Quantico Toys for Tots Campaign warehouse in Stafford, Va., Dec. 16, 2009.Whitehouse.gov
