FIRST LOOK: White House previews its decked halls to kick off the Christmas season
buzzz worthy. . . By Mona Austin 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 Ho...