Christmas at the White House - and Reflections from America's First Ladies
Illustrated with more than 500 exquisite photographs, most of which have never been viewed by the public before, the 408 page book is the first documented and published history of 50 years and nine different administrations beginning in the early 1960s with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, who initiated formal Christmas themes at the White House. "This book should be on every person's gift list, regardless of age or nationality," says Letitia Baldrige, Jacqueline Kennedy's former White House Social Secretary, who wrote the introduction to the section on the Kennedy years. First Daughters Lynda Johnson Robb and Tricia Nixon Cox provided insights into what Christmas was like when they were at the Executive Mansion. Author Jennifer Pickens interviewed dozens of White House insiders including First Families, social secretaries, chiefs of staff, chefs, florists, volunteers, artisans and more. The book also includes special features on the White House creche, the selection of the official White House Christmas tree and many more time-honored traditions such as the annual gingerbread house, highlighted by lively anecdotes from renowned Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Christmas at the White House provides a spectacular view into one of the most historic homes in the world, during the most magical and beautiful time of the year! Contributions to the book were made by: Foreword - Laura Bush Introduction - Betty Ford Introduction - Rosalynn Carter Introduction - Nancy Reagan Introduction - Barbara Bush Introduction - Hillary Clinton. Price: $35.29
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