Presidential historian Dr. Larry Cook shared a festive photo display at the Hoyt Library on Monday evening during his ...

Jimmy Carter was the first president to recognize Hanukkah with a menorah lighting in 1979. The first official White House Hanukkah party took place in 2001, hosted by George W. Bush. Presidents ...

The White House Christmas tree circa1934 or 1935. Editorial Fellow The White House has a rich history of decorating for Christmas. From modest displays of simple wreaths and green boughs in the ...

When this year’s Christmas tree arrived at the White House just before Thanksgiving by horse-drawn wagon, the conveyance brought more than an evergreen: It also carried more than a century of history.