Presidents have historically developed their own Christmas traditions as they leave their unique marks on the White House during their term. In recent years, military leaders have spent Christmas in a range of places, from Hawaii to Texas to Mar-a-Lago.
In 2021, President Joe Biden chose to move his family's Christmas celebration to the White House, instead of its usual location in his home state of Delaware. Biden's extended family It is said that he attended Christmas Eve Mass and then returned to the White House where they enjoyed a pasta dinner and fell asleep, a family tradition.
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Presidents have developed a variety of their own traditions while in office. (Reuters)
Before him, former President Donald Trump – who will take office again soon – spent Christmas in Florida at his Mar-a-Lago resort. For all reports. During their vacation in Florida, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended Christmas Mass at the local Episcopal church in Palm Beach, where they were married in 2005.
Former President Barack Obama established a tradition as president of spending the Christmas holidays with his family in Hawaii. like I mentionedThe president's Christmases in the state have been relatively quiet, spent with friends and family. However, they have established a tradition of visiting the local Marine base to thank soldiers for their service on Christmas Day.
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The Bidens previously spent Christmas with family in Delaware. (Reuters)
Before Obama, President George Bush chose to spend Christmas near the nation's capital at the Camp David presidential resort. This was something first established by his father, former President George H.W. In 2008, the Bush family It is said that he celebrated What was their twelfth birthday at Camp David?
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The Trump family spent most of Christmas at their Mar-a-Lago home. (Reuters)
Furthermore, US Presidents A A variety of events To celebrate the Christmas season at the White House, some are more elaborate than others. In 1835, President Andrew Jackson hosted a “snowball” fight for children at his “fun” party. The party included games, dancing and a festive dinner, and ended with a snowball fight, during which participants used specially made cotton balls.
President Franklin Roosevelt had his own tradition of reading Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” aloud after a Christmas Eve meal.
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The Obama family usually travels to Hawaii for vacations. (Reuters)
According to the White House Historical Association, there is a popular legend that suggests that President Theodore Roosevelt banned trees from being cut down and placed in the White House as decoration. This was partly motivated by the fact that the Roosevelt family did not celebrate the holiday with a tree.
The World Health Association noted that Christmas trees in every home are a relatively recent tradition.
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per AssemblyRoosevelt's son, Archie, started his own tradition of sneaking a small tree into the White House and placing it in the closet. He decorated it before unveiling the tree to his family and starting a new holiday tradition.
