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2013 White House Holiday Social

Summary: 
Pinners, Instagramers and White House Twitter followers from near and far gathered at the White House to take in the 2013 holiday decorations and learn about how it all came together. They shared it all with their social media followers with the hashtag #WHHoliday.

On Monday, December 16, 2013, Pinners, Instagramers and White House Twitter followers from near and far gathered at the White House to take in the 2013 holiday decorations and learn about what goes in to transforming the People's House for this special time of year.

President Obama is committed to making this the most open and participatory administration in history. White House Social events are just one of the ways we are opening the doors to the White House to people who engage with us on social media.

Social guests joined White House Chief Floral Designer Laura Dowling for a craft project, learned about the making of the White House Gingerbread house with Executive Pastry Chef William Yosses and talked to Joining Forces Executive Director Rich Morales and Deputy Director Rory Brosius. Throughout the day, they shared photos and updates with their social media followers using the hashtag #WHHoliday. See what they shared below.

For additional White House Holiday related content and craft projects go to WH.gov/Holidays

Stay tuned, as we will be sure to post updates about the next Social event on WhiteHouse.gov/Social and be sure to follow us on Twitter at @WhiteHouse, on Instagram at Instagram.com/Whitehouse and on Pinterest.