Christmas at the White House

Christmas trees adorn the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, during a tour of the holiday decorations.

Holiday greenery sits beneath the portrait of President John F. Kennedy during a tour of the 2009 White House Christmas decorations, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at the White House in Washington.

A bright red bow and glass ornament adorn one of the many Christmas trees in the White House in Washington, as seen during a tour of the 2009 White House Christmas decorations, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.

The Red Room of the White House in Washington is seen during a tour of the 2009 White House Christmas decorations, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.

During a tour of the 2009 White House Christmas decorations, White House pastry chef Bill Yosses smiles as he shows off a marzipan and chocolate sculpture of the executive mansion (with a mini Bo playing outside), on display in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.

The Blue Room of the White House in Washington is adorned with an 18-foot-high Douglas fir illuminated with LED lights, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009.