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[on the bay]

@haddon9 -

I received one once too from President Clinton

I think its because I wrote him a letter saying how would he feel if Chelsea had to go off to Desert Storm?!

My son't unit was about to be deployed asap!

[MorningLover]

The indisputable centerpiece of the Christmas display sits quietly in the center of the back wall of the East Room.

Bordered by two evergreen trees is a 300-year-old crèche, a carved wood and terra cotta creation from Naples, Italy.

The colorful nativity set was first loaned to the White House during the Kennedy administration by Jane Engelhard, the widow of husband Charles, an American businessman who enjoyed great success in international mining and metals.

The crèche became the official property of the White House in 1967 during the Johnson administration when the family announced the loan had become a gift.

The Engelhard family searched for years for it and donated additional pieces in 1978. It’s hand-carved and one of a kind. It’s been displayed annually ever since.

[MomCat]

I watched the HGTV show yesterday and was so proud to see such patriotism on display.  Loved all the displays of color themes, and was so interesting how they recycled the cranberry trees from last year.  So much work involved in all this, and everyone involved seem to be so happy doing it. 

[Oznell]

What a stunning, 300 year old nativity to be donated to the White House, @MorningLover --  beautiful.

[RetRN]

Watched last night and thought every room looked amazing.