buzzz worthy. . .
By Mona Austin
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On Dec. 2, 2015, First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks to military
families at her last White House Christmas Decor Preview event.
The Obama Administration held the event annually in connection with
the joining Forces initiative, which supports military families. Photo: Mona Austin |
A "Timeless Christmas" theme is the backdrop for the Obama's final Christmas in the White House. The White House officially started the holiday season with the arrival of the Blue Room Christmas tree on Friday. Less than a week later the Frazier fir was an East Wing centerpiece decked in gold stars, satin ribbon and shiny blue glass ornaments. Held a day before the annual White House Christmas tree lighting in President's Park, on Wednesday, Dec. 2 in honor of military families, Joining Forces, a program co-led by First Lady Obama and Dr. Jill Biden that supports military families, held a preview of White House Christmas decor and a luncheon. Members of the press and military spouses were invited to preview the decor before the public.
The enormous interior beautification project is pulled off in less than a week with around-the-clock work from hundreds of dedicated volunteers from around the nation. Here are pictures from the big reveal.
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First Lady Michelle Obama introduces Beau and Sunny to children
at the White House Christmas decorations preview on Dec. 2, 2015. |
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Journalist Mona Austin standing in front of the Beau and Sunny holiday display. Doggy treats painted silver and gold
intermingle with traditional ornaments on their tree. |
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Members of the press were offered Apple Cider and shortbread cookies in shapes of Christmas tree, Beau and Sunny, candy canes, snowmen, and teddy bears.
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| Let is snow! Photo: Mona Austin |
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| Mrs. Forbes, a volunteer form Brooklyn. Photo: Mona Austin |
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| Fist Lady Michele Obama has a conversation with a group of girls at the White House Decor Preview on Dec. 2, 2015. |
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Sugar blown snowmen guard the 500 lb. chocolate and
gingerbread house in the State Dining Room at the White House on
Dec. 2, 2015. Photo: Mona Austin
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| Children fill their goodie bags with treats baked by a White House chef in the State Dining room of the White House on Dec. 2, 2015. In the background, vintage nutcrackers from around the work encircle a Christmas tree. |
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A volunteer from Oakland, CA, Ms. Love decorated the display and tree honoring Bo and Sunny
with a "Fetch" ball theme. Photo: Mona Austin |
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| A tree dedicated to military is featured in its own space,the Blue Room at the White House, adorned with gold stars, blue balls and satin garland. Photo: Mona Austin |
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| A "Snowman garden" at the White House on Dec. 2, 2015. Photo: Mona Austin |
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| First Lady Michelle Obama observes White House holiday preview on Dec. 2, 2015. Photo: Mona Austin |
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A wooden sleigh and large penguins decorate a White House entrance. Photo: Mona Austin
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First Lady Michelle Obama assists a little visitor with filling her bag with treats in the State Dining Room on Dec. 2, 2015.
Photo: Mona Austin |
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| A rag doll is the center of attention on this wreath filled with old school toys that hangs int he East Room of the White House. Photo: Mona Austin |
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| Fist Lady Obama shares a variety of sweets in the White House State Dining Room with military children on Dec. 2, 2015. Photo: Mona Austin |
