You know I love both of these- they never get old for me, no matter who is President. I've always enjoyed it.
First lady Michelle Obama addresses military families in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, as the Christmas
The National Christmas Tree is pictured after it was lit by President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha Obama and and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, at the Ellipse across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec., 1, 2011.
----AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Large Christmas trees line the Cross Hall during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families.
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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Large Christmas trees stand on either side of the North Portico entrance in the Entrance Hall during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families.
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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Holiday garland is hung around doorways inside the East Visitor Entrance during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The decorations' theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families.
---- Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A wire stand displays Christmas cards sent to the White House over the years in the Library during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share" runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families.
----Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: The official White House Christmas tree, the centerpiece of the Blue Room, is on display during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. Honoring Blue Star families, the 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree is decorated with framed military medals and handmade holiday cards created by military children living on installations around the world. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees.
----Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Guests were treated to holiday cookies during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees.
---- Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A topiary of the first family's dog, Bo, made from plastic sits in front of the fire place in the Library during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families.
-----Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A Christmas tree stand in the window of the Library during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share" runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families.
----Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
First Lady Michelle Obama (C) reacts as she speaks with volunteers during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 30, 2011. The White House chose a theme of "Shine, Give, Share" celebrating the countless ways we can lift up those around us.
----JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
First Lady Michelle Obama (R) shows her decorated cookie after making it with children of active duty military personnel during the press preview of the White House Christmas decorations in Washington, DC, November 29, 2011. The White House chose a theme of "Shine, Give, Share" celebrating the countless ways we can lift up those around us.
---- JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images
First lady Michelle Obama walks with Bo, the family dog, as children from military families work on crafts in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, as the Christmas holiday decorations, whose theme is "Shine, Give, Share" were previewed.
---AP Photo/Charles Dharapak
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Children of active duty military service members make handmade cookie Christmas ornaments in the State Dining Room during the first viewing of the White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The decorations' theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room.
----Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: Paper Christmas trees and a felt topiary of the first family's dog, Bo, sit in front of portraits of former presidents Calvin Coolidge and Grover Cleavland in the East Garden Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families.
----Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 30: A replica of the White House made from 400-pounds of gingerbread, white chocolate and marzipan is on display in the State Dining Room during the first viewing of the 2011 White House Christmas decorations November 30, 2011 in Washington, DC. The theme, "Shine, Give, Share," runs throught the White House with a 400-pound White House Gingerbread House and 37 Christmas trees, including the official 18-foot 6-inch balsam fir tree in the Blue Room that honors Blue Star military families.
---- Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd R) sings a Christmas carol with U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama (3rd L) and their daughters Malia (L) and Sasha during the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington December 1, 2011. Also pictured are Kermit the Frog, host Carson Daly (C), Santa Claus and singer Marsha Ambrosius (R).
----REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
US President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha arrive for the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree on December 1, 2011 at The Ellipse in Washington, DC.
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President Barack Obama, with daughter Sasha and First Lady Michelle Obama, with Malia, arrive for lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the Ellipse across from the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec., 1, 2011.
----AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
US First Lady Michelle Obama and Kermit the frog read to children during the annual lighting of the National Christmas tree onDecember 1, 2011 at The Ellipse in Washington, DC.
---- MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
(L-R) Marian Robinbson, her dughtert US First Lady Michelle Obama and granddaughter Sasha and US President Barrack Obama arrive for the 2011 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, DC, on December 1, 2011.
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US First Lady Michelle Obama is joined by Kermit the Frog, from the Muppets movie, as she reads a story during the 2011 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on The Ellipse near the White House in Washington, DC, on December 1, 2011.
---- JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 01: First lady Michelle Obama and Kermit the frog read a book to children during the National Christmas Tree lighting cermony, on December 1, 2011 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the 89th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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holiday decorations, whose theme is "Shine, Give, Share" were previewed.
---AP Photo/Charles Dharapak
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 01: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and daughters Sasha (2nd L), Malia (2nd R) and First Lady Michelle Obama (R) participate in the 2011 National Christmas Tree Lighting on December 1, 2011 at the Ellipse, south of the White House, in Washington, DC. The first family participated in the 89th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
---- Roger L. Wollenberg-Pool/Getty Images
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