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Holiday #WHTweetup: Shine, Give, Share...Tweet

Posted by Kori Schulman on December 9, 2011 at 6:26 PM EDT

Twitter followers from all around the country visit the White House for a special holiday tweetup.

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A White House Hanukkah Celebration

Posted by Matt Compton on December 9, 2011 at 4:55 PM EDT

Officially, Hanukkah doesn't begin for another 11 days -- but last night, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama decided to kick things off a little early with a celebration of the holiday at the White House.

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The Obama Family Starts New Tradition at National Tree Lighting Ceremony

Posted by Colleen Curtis on December 2, 2011 at 12:18 PM EDT

There's a brand new tree for the 2011 holiday season

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White House Holiday Decoration Preview with the First Lady

Posted by Megan Slack on November 30, 2011 at 5:35 PM EDT

First Lady Michelle Obama hosts military families to explore holiday decorations at the White House.

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From the Archives: Holidays at the White House

Posted by Megan Slack on November 29, 2011 at 4:30 PM EDT

A look back at decor and festivitives from last Christmas to set the mood for this year's holiday activities.

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Holiday Shopping on Small Business Saturday

Posted by Marie Johns on November 29, 2011 at 10:55 AM EDT

As the holiday season approaches, Deputy Adminstrator for the US Small Business Admistration, Marie Johns, reflects on the importance of supporting small businesses in our communities.

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The White House Christmas Tree Arrives

Posted by Megan Slack on November 25, 2011 at 2:00 PM EDT

First Lady Michelle Obama receives this year's White House Christmas Tree, which will be displayed in the Blue Room and decorated to honor military families.

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Give Thanks to Our Troops

Posted by Megan Slack on November 24, 2011 at 7:00 AM EDT

Add your own note to an interactive thank you card for our troops and their families.

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From the Archive: Preview of the White House Turkey Pardon

Posted by Megan Slack on November 22, 2011 at 4:00 PM EDT

The President pardons one lucky turkey each year, saving it from the fate of the Thanksgiving dinner table.

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